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RX52 NWF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

158,253 mi
Last recorded158,253 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 158,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 158,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 148,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 147,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 137,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 130,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 130,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 130,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 130,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,793 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 125,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,375 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,511 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,544 miles

nsf tyre closed to the legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,664 miles

rear tyres perished on inner wall

Pass 5 Nov 2011 74,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,018 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,016 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2009 56,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,957 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,531 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,531 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,124 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 NWF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 NWF, 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 NWF?

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What year was RX52 NWF registered?

RX52 NWF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is RX52 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NWF shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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