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BD52 WWV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,466 mi
Last recorded171,466 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 171,427 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. control missing (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 163,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,708 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front steering boot slight worn

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2019 141,894 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,306 miles

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

propshaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 112,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 104,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,808 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 89,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 86,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 82,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,547 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 78,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,474 miles

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

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

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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BD52 WWV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD52 WWV, 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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BD52 WWV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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