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CX52 CVL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,405 mi
Last recorded208,405 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 CVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 208,405 miles

corroded fuel pipe central rear

Fail 5 Nov 2018 208,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corroded fuel pipe central rear

Pass 26 Oct 2017 194,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 194,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 188,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Inner tyre edges wearing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 188,461 miles

Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Inner tyre edges wearing

Pass 14 Dec 2015 183,236 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 183,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling brake pipe (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 179,578 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

exhaust bracket broke

Fail 10 Nov 2014 179,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 12 Dec 2013 175,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 175,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 170,642 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 170,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 167,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 160,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 143,668 miles

Propshaft component defective

both front tyres, have wear and cracking on outer edges.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 143,660 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

both front tyres, have wear and cracking on outer edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 135,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 126,220 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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CX52 CVL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CX52 CVL, 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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CX52 CVL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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