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KU52 ULW

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,756 mi
Last recorded173,756 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 ULW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 173,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 165,415 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 163,080 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 163,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 151,540 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 151,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 137,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 124,168 miles

advisory.nearside front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,930 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 97,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,138 miles

front tyres worn on edges,vehicle fitted with plastic trims,front tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,893 miles

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

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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KU52 ULW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU52 ULW, 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 KU52 ULW registered?

KU52 ULW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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