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CV52 WCW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,504 mi
Last recorded150,504 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WCW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 150,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 148,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 144,856 miles

both rear tyres at 2.00 mm tread

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 9 Dec 2013 144,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres at 2.00 mm tread

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 128,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 128,194 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front headlamp leveller broken

Pass 18 May 2011 117,185 miles

2 back discs worn .

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 110,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,810 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cracks in nearside rear tyre.

Cracks in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,730 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,481 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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CV52 WCW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV52 WCW, 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 CV52 WCW registered?

CV52 WCW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is CV52 WCW safe to buy?

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