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RE52 CYF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,729 mi
Last recorded174,729 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 CYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 174,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 21 Nov 2018 174,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2017 172,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 172,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 159,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 159,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 149,325 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 149,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 138,497 miles

Oil leak

ns head lamp slightly dimmer than os

traction control lamp on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 138,497 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid service light on

ns head lamp slightly dimmer than os

traction control lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 128,000 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 128,000 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,907 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 102,398 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 102,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,122 miles

osr tyre on 2mm ,osf & nsf tyres low tread on both edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,815 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,123 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,443 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 40,382 miles

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

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

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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RE52 CYF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RE52 CYF, 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 RE52 CYF registered?

RE52 CYF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RE52 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 CYF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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