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KR52 XWW

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,379 mi
Last recorded162,379 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 XWW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 162,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 156,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 154,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 145,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 132,956 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 132,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 123,577 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2009 123,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear high level brake light innop

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

n/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,436 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 112,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 102,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 102,828 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2006 90,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 60,162 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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KR52 XWW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR52 XWW, 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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What year was KR52 XWW registered?

KR52 XWW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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