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KY52 PWL

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,011 mi
Last recorded147,011 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 PWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 147,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 147,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,135 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 133,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2020 129,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe by fuel tank section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe by fuel tank section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 125,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,229 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes beginning to rust at rear

Near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,125 miles

Off side rear upper suspension ball joint worn

Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,651 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 109,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 106,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,624 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,084 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,999 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,456 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 58,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,047 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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KY52 PWL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KY52 PWL, 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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KY52 PWL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is KY52 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 PWL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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