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RX52 MHM

2002 BMW 530

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,546 mi
Last recorded216,546 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MHM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 216,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 211,280 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 201,773 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 194,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 194,170 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 180,071 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 162,037 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front tyre plugged

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2011 162,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s front tyre plugged

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2011 161,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front exhaust mounting broken and corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 143,900 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 143,899 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 124,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 122,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 116,286 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 MHM is a 2002 BMW 530 in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

RX52 MHM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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