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SG52 YXT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

185,556 mi
Last recorded185,556 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 YXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 185,556 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear n/s and o/s view behind fuel tank and above axle is poor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake backing plates are slightly loose

Pass 31 Jan 2025 182,352 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear o/s two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake backing plates slightly loose

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 10 Apr 2024 181,346 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear o/s two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brakes backing plates slightly loose

Pass 25 Apr 2023 170,451 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded pads getting down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 169,939 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces + pads getting down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brakes binding when jacked up

Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 135,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,301 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,269 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,393 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,393 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 117,173 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,494 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 105,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 91,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,831 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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SG52 YXT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SG52 YXT, 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 SG52 YXT registered?

SG52 YXT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is SG52 YXT safe to buy?

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