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EY52 WPT

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,033 mi
Last recorded168,033 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 WPT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 168,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 168,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 161,237 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 151,517 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover, undertray and oversills fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 143,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover, undertray and oversills fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2015 138,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 134,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 127,282 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 116,927 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,315 miles

drivers window not opening

Fail 9 Oct 2010 104,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

drivers window not opening

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,725 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 89,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,989 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 57,943 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 39,400 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 24,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EY52 WPT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY52 WPT, 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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EY52 WPT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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