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FD02 WXV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,973 mi
Last recorded148,973 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 WXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 148,973 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative Both Rear Air Bags (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 139,645 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2022 139,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE LINES (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BRAKE REACTION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,360 miles

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

slight corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight drag on brake

slight corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear top arm bush deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear top arm bush deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 222,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 221,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 221,751 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 213,825 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 208,082 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 208,081 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 199,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 197,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 188,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 179,727 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 168,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 155,287 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 155,275 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 149,491 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 149,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,660 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)

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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FD02 WXV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FD02 WXV, 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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FD02 WXV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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