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EX52 UXW

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

208,032 mi
Last recorded208,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 208,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 199,091 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 198,697 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both joints leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 172,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 160,061 miles

Front wipers smeary

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 160,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers smeary

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper rear most (2.4.G.2)

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 138,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 95,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 95,678 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 90,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 85,005 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 85,003 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 79,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 72,931 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 72,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 63,482 miles

engine bay undertray insecure - rectified

kerb damage to nsr tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 55,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,106 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 15 May 2006 40,554 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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EX52 UXW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EX52 UXW, 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 EX52 UXW registered?

EX52 UXW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is EX52 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 UXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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