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FE52 OOG

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,760 mi
Last recorded137,760 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OOG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 137,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 137,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 136,451 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 134,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,065 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 131,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 130,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 129,738 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

osr alloy damaged

osr tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2014 129,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 129,049 miles

Cracks visible in all tyres

Cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall, no cords visible

Cut in o/s/r tyre inner side wall, no cords visible

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 127,776 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre deep cut inner side wall,no canvas at present

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,523 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

wiring to osf ride height sensor broken

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,075 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 117,075 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear os tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 99,902 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,900 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 93,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 68,174 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 OOG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE52 OOG, 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 FE52 OOG registered?

FE52 OOG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 OOG safe to buy?

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