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EK52 CYX

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,394 mi
Last recorded209,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 209,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2014 203,901 miles

advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2013 197,720 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 191,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 180,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 164,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 140,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 123,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 113,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 112,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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 CYX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CYX, 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 EK52 CYX registered?

EK52 CYX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EK52 CYX safe to buy?

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