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FE02 NWF

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,528 mi
Last recorded229,528 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 NWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 229,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 229,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 223,268 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 215,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 215,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 211,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 205,382 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 198,002 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 197,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 190,317 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 180,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 180,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 177,123 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 169,936 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2016 161,944 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 147,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 142,471 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 136,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 127,291 miles

front pads and discs very low

Fail 10 Feb 2012 127,291 miles

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

front pads and discs very low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,358 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 102,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 102,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 78,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,226 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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FE02 NWF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE02 NWF, 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 FE02 NWF registered?

FE02 NWF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FE02 NWF safe to buy?

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