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RX52 MFU

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,576 mi
Last recorded124,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 124,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,576 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2012 112,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,236 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 86,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2008 79,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,278 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,278 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,667 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 MFU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFU, 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 RX52 MFU registered?

RX52 MFU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is RX52 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MFU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 MFU have outstanding finance?

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