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FL52 XWE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 XWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 152,068 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 152,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 139,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 129,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 123,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 107,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,443 miles

unable to test the rear n/s seat belt due to a child seat being installed

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,353 miles

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,353 miles

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

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

both rear tyres have cuts in tread

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,008 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 56,530 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,394 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm and wearing bald on inner edge. tyre also has many small cuts around whole of tyre which are not deep enough to reach cords at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,975 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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FL52 XWE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL52 XWE, 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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FL52 XWE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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