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RX52 LZE

2002 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,307 mi
Last recorded86,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 LZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,045 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 82,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 82,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 74,124 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 74,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

osr hand brake just passed brake test.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 125,802 miles

front brake pads worn near to legal limit 1.5mm

nearside rear tyre worn near to legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyres worn near to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 26 Aug 2006 78,105 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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RX52 LZE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX52 LZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX52 LZE?

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What year was RX52 LZE registered?

RX52 LZE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is RX52 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 LZE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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