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FB52 CWK

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,583 mi
Last recorded136,583 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 CWK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 136,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 118,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,184 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,774 miles

surface corrosion on brake discs,vehicle fitted with plastic trims,surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,768 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 78,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,191 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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FB52 CWK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FB52 CWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB52 CWK?

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What year was FB52 CWK registered?

FB52 CWK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is FB52 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB52 CWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB52 CWK have outstanding finance?

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