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EX02 WTV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,594 mi
Last recorded167,594 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 WTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,594 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 167,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 159,371 miles

Front front to rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 152,339 miles

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

flue pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 15,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

flue pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 143,225 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,950 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 133,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 124,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,595 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 115,595 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 102,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2007 72,573 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 65,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,155 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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EX02 WTV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX02 WTV, 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 EX02 WTV registered?

EX02 WTV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is EX02 WTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 WTV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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