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CV52 XFA

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,677 mi
Last recorded203,677 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 XFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 203,677 miles

Oil leak engine / slight ()

Centre anti-vibration unit deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2016 202,946 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre anti-vibration unit deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak engine / slight ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 5-6 thousand miles left (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 194,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 194,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

general under-body corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Centre Front Fuel pipes excessively corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 176,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 156,536 miles

both rear outer brake pipes slightly rusty

front and rear brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2012 156,536 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2010 129,837 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 129,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,309 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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CV52 XFA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV52 XFA, 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 CV52 XFA registered?

CV52 XFA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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