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DX52 TEU

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,781 mi
Last recorded178,781 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 TEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 178,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 173,203 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 173,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 167,021 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 166,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,545 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 156,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 147,689 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 147,686 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 134,711 miles

Offside rear inner body sill corroded

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

front discs have worn inner faces just on limit at time of test to pass recommend to have renewed

Fail 14 Jun 2016 134,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp internals disconected (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint most rear arm chalked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.83 mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn and rusted but not to excess ... requires att

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,793 miles

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

slight movement on nearside front door hinge but secured

Fail 3 Dec 2014 128,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight movement on nearside front door hinge but secured

Pass 29 Jan 2014 123,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,638 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 112,637 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,976 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 104,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,130 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 95,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front seal leaking on diff

rear silencer heat shield insecure

rear wiper and washer not working

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cluch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,917 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,115 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TEU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX52 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

DX52 TEU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DX52 TEU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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