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RX52 KVK

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,151 mi
Last recorded189,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 KVK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 189,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 175,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 175,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 156,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 142,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 137,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 131,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 124,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc's pitted

Pass 3 May 2012 114,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 106,197 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 95,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside chassis brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside chassis brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 95,445 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside chassis brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside chassis brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 84,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 71,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 66,989 miles

vehicle has tinted side windows

Fail 9 May 2007 66,989 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

vehicle has tinted side windows

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,653 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2005 50,171 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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RX52 KVK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX52 KVK, 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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What year was RX52 KVK registered?

RX52 KVK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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