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EK52 CXT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,762 mi
Last recorded121,762 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,876 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,772 miles

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

Engine oil leaking

Engine warning light on

O/S/R Child seat fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,772 miles

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

Engine oil leaking

Engine warning light on

O/S/R Child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,734 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 27 Aug 2013 107,121 miles

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

Oil leak

complete underside covered

sill covers fitted

windows heavily tinted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,373 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside front lower fog lamp cracked

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside front lower fog lamp cracked

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 83,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 76,077 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,071 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 47,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,566 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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EK52 CXT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 EK52 CXT, 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 EK52 CXT registered?

EK52 CXT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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