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RX52 OEH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,950 mi
Last recorded89,950 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,616 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,808 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres perished

oil leaks

inbalance to front brakes just passed brake test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,082 miles

both front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 65,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 63,072 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 63,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,687 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

Fail 13 Jul 2010 59,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both rear tyres close to limits

front pad low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 51,530 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,632 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 OEH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc 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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

RX52 OEH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is RX52 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 OEH 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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