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KD52 RVY

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 RVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,066 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,745 miles

Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 152,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 151,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 151,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2022 150,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 19 Jul 2021 150,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2020 148,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2019 147,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion n/s o/s front + front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s front to rear corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,638 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 141,638 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 137,570 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn and splitting on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 137,570 miles

Condensation in both headlamps

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn and splitting on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 134,136 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 129,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 27 Jun 2013 127,123 miles

1 slight corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2012 125,037 miles

Corrosion To Fuel Pipes (As Marked)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,037 miles

Corrosion To Fuel Pipes (As Marked)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 122,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,104 miles

advise both front wipers slightly streaking

advise slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,481 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 87,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,596 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RVY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KD52 RVY, 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 RVY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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