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2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,956 mi
Last recorded126,956 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 WOR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 126,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2023 123,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 118,812 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2022 118,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 114,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2021 114,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,471 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 103,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 103,373 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,382 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 155,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 155,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 140,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 111,746 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,106 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 92,093 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 83,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 83,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 77,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,642 miles

NAIL IN TREAD OF O/S/R TYRE

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

under body shields fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2007 67,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NAIL IN TREAD OF O/S/R TYRE

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

under body shields fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,817 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,817 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EU02 WOR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU02 WOR, 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 EU02 WOR registered?

EU02 WOR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is EU02 WOR safe to buy?

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