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FY52 TXN

2002 BMW 530

Maroon Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 TXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017

All tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 203,977 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack ok at test

Pass 30 Sep 2015

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight blue smoke

Fail 30 Sep 2015

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight blue smoke

Pass 25 Oct 2014

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake slight stick ok at test

Pass 5 Nov 2013 195,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 189,714 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 189,714 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F/HEADLIGHT/HEIGHT/ARM/BROKEN

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR/HEAT/SHEILDS/ADRIFT

Pass 25 Nov 2011 178,784 miles

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Fail 24 Nov 2011 178,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 16 Nov 2010 168,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 158,655 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 158,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 148,802 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 87,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,467 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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FY52 TXN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Maroon with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY52 TXN, 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 FY52 TXN registered?

FY52 TXN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is FY52 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 TXN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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