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SE52 FRN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,702 mi
Last recorded151,702 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,702 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 150,971 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear lower arm rubber bush worn

slight oil leak

steel fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 150,507 miles

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside rear indicator white light

offside rear drop link dustcover perished

Pass 17 Oct 2015 148,666 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre slight damage in outer wall

Sight play in inner arms

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2015 148,666 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fuel pipes corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slight damage in outer wall

Sight play in inner arms

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 147,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall slight damaged

engine cover fitted

fuel pipes corodid

o/s and n/s h/d/i head lights fitted

o/s and n/s slight play inner steering arms

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 132,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 132,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2013 118,991 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 118,982 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 115,735 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 109,894 miles

front discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 104,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,402 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,576 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 61,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 45,515 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SE52 FRN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE52 FRN, 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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SE52 FRN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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