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SN52 XSC

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,137 mi
Last recorded168,137 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 XSC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 168,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 158,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 149,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 131,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

exhaust condition at front

Fail 18 Sep 2012 131,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition at front

Pass 29 Nov 2011 122,346 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front bumber damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 118,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 111,858 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 104,659 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 104,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 91,480 miles

one small exhaust rubber bobben broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 66,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low

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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SN52 XSC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN52 XSC, 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

How do I check the history of SN52 XSC?

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What year was SN52 XSC registered?

SN52 XSC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is SN52 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN52 XSC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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