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PE52 KSX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,920 mi
Last recorded142,920 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 KSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 142,920 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 142,920 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 135,353 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 130,677 miles

Horns weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 125,513 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre sidewall is showing signs of having been 'run flat'. Advise checking for a puncture and having the inner structure checked - the tyres safety might be compromised.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 120,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre sidewall is showing signs of having been 'run flat'. Advise checking for a puncture and having the inner structure checked - the tyres safety might be compromised.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,543 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 115,543 miles

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

both rear hand brake performances low - common issue with 5 series, especially autos.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 109,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre has run flat damage to sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 104,071 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 97,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,755 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 82,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,130 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

chip in windscreen zone A

offside rear tyre wearing low

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,785 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 59,785 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †o/s/r tyre on legal limit

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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PE52 KSX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PE52 KSX, 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 PE52 KSX registered?

PE52 KSX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is PE52 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 KSX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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