MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear washers n/w
Spare tyre defective ()
engine covers fitted restricting inspection
oil level low
pkb application uneven
under covers fitted restricting inspection
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
oil level low
pkb application uneven
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear washers n/w
Spare tyre defective ()
engine covers fitted restricting inspection
under covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipes corroded
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f hub/steering knuckle damage
Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose n/s and o/s (3.5.1j)
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel hub cracked where ball joint goes into hub (4.2.B.4)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner steering joint slighy play
oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front and rear discs corroded and pitted
various engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
front and rear discs corroded and pitted
various engine oil leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs are very badly worn
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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EX52 UXB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EX52 UXB, 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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EX52 UXB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2002.
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