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DX52 AKJ

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,093 mi
Last recorded150,093 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,093 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 150,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,585 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 125,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,292 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,292 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 115,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake lining warning lamp illuminated

offside rear brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,676 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,210 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,689 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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DX52 AKJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX52 AKJ, 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 DX52 AKJ registered?

DX52 AKJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 AKJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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