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MC52 OVX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 OVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,748 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 103,565 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most upper, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most upper, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake lever slight travel

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake pipes in various places

surface corrosion to rear fuel lines (by nearside rear floor)

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,079 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes (mounted offside rear inner sill)

surface corrosion too fuel lines (mounted on nearside rear floor panel )

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,039 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,380 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,552 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 52,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 14,162 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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MC52 OVX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC52 OVX, 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 MC52 OVX registered?

MC52 OVX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MC52 OVX safe to buy?

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