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EX02 WVE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,543 mi
Last recorded147,543 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 WVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 147,543 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 147,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,375 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 131,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,740 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 122,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,744 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN O/S/R BRAKE DISCS SCORED

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,118 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGE SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,734 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO OPERATE CENTRE SEAT BELT ]REAR[

Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,360 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 WVE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EX02 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

EX02 WVE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is EX02 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 WVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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