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SK52 CZX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,129 mi
Last recorded208,129 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 CZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 208,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 207,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 205,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 204,583 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 201,841 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 201,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 195,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 188,961 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 188,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 178,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 167,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 150,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 150,344 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 138,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 120,831 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 120,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 107,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 92,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,891 miles

Play In Both Rear Link Bars

Play In Both Rear Lower Wishbone Bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2005 30,042 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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SK52 CZX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK52 CZX, 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 SK52 CZX registered?

SK52 CZX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is SK52 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 CZX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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