MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front number plate damaged
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
middle rear seatbelt stalk operation stiff
offside front headlamp lens broken
vibration from rear exhaust
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
middle rear seatbelt stalk operation stiff
offside front headlamp lens broken
vibration from rear exhaust
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside headlight glass broken
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside headlight glass broken
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front tyres worn on edges
slight play N/S rear anti roll link rod
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY52 XYX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 XYX, 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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FY52 XYX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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