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RF52 MKD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 MKD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 68,662 miles

Nearside 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 16 Dec 2024 66,873 miles

Nearside 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 20 Dec 2023 65,156 miles

Nearside 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 12 Dec 2022 63,470 miles

Nearside 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 9 Dec 2021 61,378 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,192 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 56,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low reflector insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,333 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 53,333 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,527 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 50,527 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished in tread

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,788 miles

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)

off side rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,446 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,257 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,167 miles

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 22 Mar 2006 18,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,068 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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RF52 MKD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF52 MKD, 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 RF52 MKD registered?

RF52 MKD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is RF52 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 MKD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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