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RX52 RZE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 RZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 121,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 121,147 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on at dash

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,785 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,366 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 88,366 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 82,305 miles

nearside headlamp poor light output

nearside rear tyre inner kerb beading grazed

Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlamp poor light output

nearside rear tyre inner kerb beading grazed

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,682 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 75,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges close to exposing cords strongly advise new tyres and alignment check

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,657 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,399 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 RZE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RZE, 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

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What year was RX52 RZE registered?

RX52 RZE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is RX52 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 RZE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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