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RN52 KLO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

207,602 mi
Last recorded207,602 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 KLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 207,602 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 207,486 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 200,144 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 200,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 185,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 9 Nov 2022 171,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 157,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

front windows tinted but not affecting driver's view.

Fail 5 Dec 2020 146,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

front windows tinted but not affecting driver's view.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,006 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,722 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,518 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 121,952 miles

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar linkage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 118,609 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 118,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 114,491 miles

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

front discs rusting inner faces

rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 103,863 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 103,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 93,011 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,611 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 KLO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KLO, 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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RN52 KLO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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