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RO52 HVR

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,314 mi
Last recorded63,314 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 HVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,041 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 54,030 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,639 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,442 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 21 Sep 2010 31,200 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 31,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 11,329 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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RO52 HVR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RO52 HVR, 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 RO52 HVR registered?

RO52 HVR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is RO52 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 HVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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