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KL52 PTX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,974 mi
Last recorded115,974 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 PTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 115,974 miles

all brake discs corroding

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

oil leak ?

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 14 Jan 2012 104,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,347 miles

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

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

both rear brake disces corroding

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,250 miles

small engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,297 miles

both front tyers worn badly on edges

engine flush due to yellow gunk on filler cap and dipstick

small oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2009 85,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyers worn badly on edges

engine flush due to yellow gunk on filler cap and dipstick

small oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 84,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 69,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 69,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

advised engine management light staying on.

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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KL52 PTX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL52 PTX, 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 KL52 PTX registered?

KL52 PTX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is KL52 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL52 PTX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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