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KD52 MLE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

242,191 mi
Last recorded242,191 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 MLE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2022 242,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 226,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 210,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 192,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 177,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 170,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 161,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel return pipe corroded at underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel return pipe corroded at underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 153,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 144,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 134,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 134,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 124,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 113,585 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 113,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,304 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges (further wear on this tyre could result in this tyre becoming dangerous)

wear on inner steering rack joints (knocks when shaking)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 102,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (further wear on this tyre could result in this tyre becoming dangerous)

rear tyres bald on inner edges (further wear on this tyre could result in this tyre becoming dangerous)

wear on inner steering rack joints (knocks when shaking)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,470 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2008 80,328 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front tyres bald on inside edges,not testable

Pass 3 Jan 2008 80,328 miles

front tyres bald on inside edges,not testable

Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,051 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 69,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,825 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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KD52 MLE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KD52 MLE, 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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KD52 MLE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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