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SB52 KFN

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,568 mi
Last recorded134,568 miles
Recorded on20 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 KFN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2018 134,568 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 134,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 134,541 miles

E,M,L on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 124,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,225 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front & rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,117 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,884 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,982 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,956 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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SB52 KFN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB52 KFN, 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 SB52 KFN registered?

SB52 KFN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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