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RX52 MVK

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,760 mi
Last recorded180,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MVK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 180,760 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 171,107 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 171,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 160,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel arch liner cracked

rear brake discs scored/corrded, pads ok at this time

Fail 28 Nov 2014 160,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel arch liner cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits & worn on inner edge

rear brake discs scored/corrded, pads ok at this time

Pass 20 Nov 2013 149,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/wing undershield cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 127,233 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 127,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 114,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front discsslight corosion and pads 2/3 worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 100,126 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,108 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,257 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,247 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 53,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tre has small cut in outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2005 39,475 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 MVK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

RX52 MVK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is RX52 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MVK shows 18 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.

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