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CT52 XEO

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,653 mi
Last recorded184,653 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT52 XEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 184,653 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed offside and nearside

Fail 28 Apr 2017 184,636 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside+nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 May 2016 180,291 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed offside+nearside (3.6.B.4d)

parking brakes just on limit

Pass 30 May 2015 172,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 165,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 149,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 138,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 138,578 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 123,940 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

Pass 31 May 2011 123,940 miles

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

cover over engine giving restricted views

large undertray & floor pan mouldings giving restricted views

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 112,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake resevoir / master cylinder concealed

engine / bay covers , underguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

offside rear tyre tread low , close to wear limit bars

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin , recommend replace , a.s.a.p

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,120 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 99,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 81,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,461 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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CT52 XEO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CT52 XEO, 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.

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What year was CT52 XEO registered?

CT52 XEO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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