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DU52 CVB

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 CVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,241 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,184 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,143 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,053 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both sides) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 90,044 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both sides) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,848 miles

Nearside Front slightly perished

Offside Front has a cut

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,723 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,723 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracked with perrishing

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2013 87,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracked with perrishing

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,996 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 72,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 68,239 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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DU52 CVB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU52 CVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU52 CVB registered?

DU52 CVB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DU52 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 CVB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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