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KR52 WEC

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,807 mi
Last recorded141,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WEC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 141,807 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 136,784 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 136,782 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,020 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 131,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023
Fail 20 Jul 2023

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,850 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 113,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 107,674 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 101,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 93,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,248 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 85,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 78,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,410 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 72,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,587 miles

front discs corroding on inner edges

rear brake pads low

rear section brake pipes starting to corrode

some oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroding on inner edges

rear brake pads low

rear section brake pipes starting to corrode

some oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,706 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,376 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,619 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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KR52 WEC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KR52 WEC, 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

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What year was KR52 WEC registered?

KR52 WEC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is KR52 WEC safe to buy?

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