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RX52 NMM

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,020 mi
Last recorded138,020 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 138,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 134,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of the vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion but structurally strong

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 134,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,093 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 130,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,431 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,634 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just passed (16%)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auto gear box warning light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,385 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,385 miles

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

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)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,346 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,767 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 101,157 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 101,157 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,476 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,189 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 56,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,934 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 NMM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

RX52 NMM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is RX52 NMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NMM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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