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KW52 XSP

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,140 mi
Last recorded143,140 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 XSP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 138,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,556 miles

fuel pipes corroding / o/s/r tyre 2,8mm / under covers fitted / slight wear on front arm bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 117,914 miles

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

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

brake drag at nearside rear

rear registration plate slightly loose

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 117,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake drag at nearside rear

odometer reading not fully clear

rear registration plate slightly loose

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014
Pass 25 Jul 2013

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

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

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

both nsr and osr suspension arm bushes have slight play

major oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

unable to rear mileage

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 58,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,428 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 44,340 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 33,776 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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KW52 XSP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KW52 XSP, 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 KW52 XSP registered?

KW52 XSP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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