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CX52 RFN

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,975 mi
Last recorded128,975 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 128,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 121,991 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,990 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL AND NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,478 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,413 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 88,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread and on sidewall. No cords showing at time of test.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,672 miles

Minor cracking osr tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,447 miles

OSR tyre cracking on tread.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,058 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 RFN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CX52 RFN, 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 CX52 RFN registered?

CX52 RFN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is CX52 RFN safe to buy?

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