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RE52 UFM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,888 mi
Last recorded158,888 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 UFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 158,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside outer sill area corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamp lens pitted

fuel lines corroding

underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 158,886 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire showing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside outer sill area corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamp lens pitted

fuel lines corroding

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 146,537 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 116,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 116,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,441 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 109,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 109,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/SCORED

Pass 27 Oct 2012 103,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2010 176,367 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 176,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 154,971 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2008 139,682 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 139,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 117,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 117,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 71,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 71,949 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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RE52 UFM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

RE52 UFM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RE52 UFM safe to buy?

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