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FY02 CWW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,269 mi
Last recorded218,269 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 CWW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 218,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 213,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Fail 30 Jul 2013 213,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 10 Jul 2012 194,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,834 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)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 156,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 142,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 142,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 128,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 112,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 70,110 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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FY02 CWW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY02 CWW, 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 FY02 CWW registered?

FY02 CWW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is FY02 CWW safe to buy?

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