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SH52 NRN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,986 mi
Last recorded138,986 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 NRN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 138,986 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm mounting bolt tight but locating washers are missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 138,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt loose with missing locating washers (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear door sills near jacking points corroded but not excessively

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both steering gaiters deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,272 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 126,318 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,315 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 126,315 miles

Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working And Middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,261 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Adjustable eccentric bolt requires replacement.

Fail 26 May 2018 93,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 90,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,190 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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,334 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,334 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,472 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 50,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,137 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,803 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre kerb band cut

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,006 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 26,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,317 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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SH52 NRN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SH52 NRN, 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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SH52 NRN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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