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RX52 NXK

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,517 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,511 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,579 miles

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

o-s dip headlamp loose on its mounting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,071 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,312 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 78,362 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 78,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 73,414 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 69,825 miles

Off side front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,825 miles

Off side front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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

Pass 27 May 2009 68,415 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 68,412 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 29 May 2008 64,012 miles

REAR TYRES WORN - RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON

Pass 10 May 2007 59,643 miles

Both rear tyres 2.5/3mm in tread depth in middle of tyre.

Pass 30 May 2006 45,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,629 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 NXK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK?

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What year was RX52 NXK registered?

RX52 NXK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is RX52 NXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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