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RO52 UAL

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,936 mi
Last recorded182,936 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 182,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to see if adequate repair has been carried out due to being covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 170,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 155,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 154,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 154,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 148,040 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has large splits outer sidewall but not yet considered excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 145,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread edge

offside rear brake seems noisy but still working as intended

Pass 7 Oct 2013 144,045 miles

nearside front foglamp broken

Pass 3 Oct 2012 139,796 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 129,592 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 129,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have small splits/damage to outer sidewalls & both getting worn on tread edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 118,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 101,735 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 13 Oct 2007 86,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 73,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,499 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 UAL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver 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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

RO52 UAL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is RO52 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 UAL 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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