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DX52 KNG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,290 mi
Last recorded160,290 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 160,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 149,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 144,070 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 135,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 124,935 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded from rear to front ()

Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 105,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,520 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under tray's fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,080 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread root area

Front nearside tyre inner shoulder wear + damage to rim protector

Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front tyres cracking in tread root area

Front nearside tyre inner shoulder wear + damage to rim protector

Pass 12 May 2014 66,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,057 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 61,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both rear discs are sliggtly corroded

n/s/f tyre has cut to the outer sidewqall but not to ply or cords.

rear tyre siz\e : 255 / 40 zr17 94y

Pass 22 May 2012 54,888 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 22 May 2012 54,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 22 May 2012 54,888 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded slightly

Pass 18 May 2011 49,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,014 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly pan fitted

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

front discs corroded on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 26 May 2009 41,325 miles

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

belly pan fitted

high level brakelight not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

screenwash filler cap missing

Fail 26 May 2009 41,325 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

belly pan fitted

high level brakelight not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

screenwash filler cap missing

Pass 23 May 2008 38,725 miles

belly pan fitted

front discs corroded on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 4 May 2007 35,133 miles

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

outer sills covered

Pass 22 May 2006 30,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,290 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 KNG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KNG, 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 DX52 KNG registered?

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

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