MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corroded fuel pipe central rear
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
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front Inner tyre edges wearing
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
Propshaft component defective
both front tyres, have wear and cracking on outer edges.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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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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