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RX52 NVN

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,828 mi
Last recorded84,828 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 83,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 82,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 81,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 79,902 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 78,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,738 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,511 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,114 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 61,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,771 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2007 46,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,445 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 34,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NVN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NVN, 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

How do I check the history of RX52 NVN?

You can check the full history of RX52 NVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX52 NVN registered?

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

Is RX52 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NVN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX52 NVN have outstanding finance?

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