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RX52 PNE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,684 mi
Last recorded203,684 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 PNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 203,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 195,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 186,740 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light was on during test

Fail 15 Feb 2018 186,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light was on during test

Pass 30 Jan 2017 175,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 163,108 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 163,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 154,330 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 154,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,259 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 138,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 124,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 124,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,534 miles

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

n/s/f engine mount leaing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,141 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,096 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 88,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,527 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,389 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outter edgers bold nail in n/s/f tyre

both rear tyres wearing inner edgers bold

Pass 26 Sep 2005 39,502 miles

Small cuts in N/S/R tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2005 39,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Small cuts in N/S/R tyre outer sidewall

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 PNE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

RX52 PNE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is RX52 PNE safe to buy?

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