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FE52 ONT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,447 mi
Last recorded196,447 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 ONT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 196,447 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 196,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 179,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 159,596 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 103,845 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

n/s/r tyre down to 1.67mm

Fail 27 Aug 2011 103,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

n/s/r tyre down to 1.67mm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,321 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,321 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 58,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 58,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,948 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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FE52 ONT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE52 ONT, 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 FE52 ONT registered?

FE52 ONT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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