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RL52 TVP

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,325 mi
Last recorded166,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 TVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 166,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 164,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 164,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022
Pass 17 Sep 2021 159,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020

both front and rear pads wearing low

front discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2019
Pass 15 May 2018
Pass 11 May 2017 147,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 143,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 138,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 135,124 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 7 Sep 2013 131,494 miles

oil leak

slight knock both rear drop links

Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,044 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

engine management light on

offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 112,067 miles

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

engine warning light remains on

Fail 11 Sep 2010 112,028 miles

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

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

engine warning light remains on

Pass 20 Aug 2009 105,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 96,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,528 miles

rear tyres 245 & front 225

Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 73,640 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

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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RL52 TVP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RL52 TVP, 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 RL52 TVP registered?

RL52 TVP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RL52 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 TVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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