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FE52 OPW

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,962 mi
Last recorded128,962 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OPW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 128,962 miles

ADVISE STEERING GEOMETRY CHECK (ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,183 miles

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

near and off side front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,890 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 66,890 miles

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

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 OPW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

FE52 OPW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is FE52 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 OPW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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