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DG52 WNX

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

192,727 mi
Last recorded192,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 WNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 192,727 miles

ALL UNDER BODY UNDERSEAL FRONT TO REAR

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 192,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 192,318 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 191,964 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 191,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 190,203 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 186,106 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 183,725 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 183,718 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 167,280 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 161,969 miles

under tray and part sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,217 miles

n/s headlight slightly insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2016 156,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

low effort n/s h/brake

n/s headlight slightly insecure

only just passed h/brake efficiency

slight vibration on front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013

unable to read the mileage

Pass 19 Dec 2012 132,136 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 125,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 120,731 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 116,055 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 104,877 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 104,775 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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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DG52 WNX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG52 WNX, 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

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What year was DG52 WNX registered?

DG52 WNX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is DG52 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 WNX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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