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RN52 KHX

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,173 mi
Last recorded200,173 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 KHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 200,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 200,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 187,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 183,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 172,939 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 172,921 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 158,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 158,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 150,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 150,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,955 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 139,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,580 miles

offside rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,010 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,227 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,481 miles

rear brake pads worn low

play in both rear hubs

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,271 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 86,026 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 79,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,218 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,630 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 52,036 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 33,791 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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RN52 KHX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red 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 RN52 KHX, 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 RN52 KHX registered?

RN52 KHX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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