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DK52 ZWL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,119 mi
Last recorded183,119 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ZWL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 183,119 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 183,119 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 171,911 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 171,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 156,518 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 138,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler cap seal beggining to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2012 124,325 miles

engine oil leak

off side rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,652 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 121,652 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 112,935 miles

engine covers fitted

oil over nearside front steering boot

tested in wet condistion

under tyrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,735 miles

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

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

drivers seat controls insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2009 104,733 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat controls insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,542 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,633 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 62,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise wiper blade replacement

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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DK52 ZWL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK52 ZWL, 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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DK52 ZWL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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