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RX52 ODM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,411 mi
Last recorded183,411 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ODM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 183,411 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 183,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 176,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 170,260 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 165,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine emits blue smoke

Fail 24 Mar 2010 165,198 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine emits blue smoke

Pass 18 May 2009 155,052 miles

Offside 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)

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 13 May 2008 139,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both edges on nearside front tyre worn

both edges on offside front tyre worn

Fail 12 May 2008 139,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both edges on nearside front tyre worn

both edges on offside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Oct 2007 132,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 120,617 miles

front tyres getting close to marker bars

Pass 1 Jun 2006 109,673 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 ODM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODM, 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 ODM registered?

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

Is RX52 ODM safe to buy?

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