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CN52 WNG

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

278,883 mi
Last recorded278,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 WNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 278,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AND BY JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre EDGE ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AND BY JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AND BY JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 266,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023
Pass 17 Aug 2022 243,207 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 233,623 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 220,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 209,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 198,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 185,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 171,963 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 102,614 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 93,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,512 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 81,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 77,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 74,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,033 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 33,978 miles

slight movement in sturt top near and offside front slight play in steering rack

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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CN52 WNG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CN52 WNG, 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 CN52 WNG registered?

CN52 WNG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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