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KR52 WOA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,627 mi
Last recorded192,627 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 WOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 192,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

both windscreen wipers worn

no rear seat belts tested vehicle fully loaded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 185,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower joint also has play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 177,981 miles

condition of front pads unknown-limited vision

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

play in offside front anti roll bar link-advise renewing

rear diff oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 177,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

condition of front pads unknown-limited vision

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

play in offside front anti roll bar link-advise renewing

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

rear diff oil leak

rear seats not in vehicle at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 169,382 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 169,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 161,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 154,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 146,899 miles

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

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

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

note rear of vehicle loaded [belts presumed ok.]

Pass 27 Oct 2011 146,899 miles

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

note rear of vehicle loaded [belts presumed ok.]

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 138,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 127,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 103,455 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 103,451 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,193 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 WOA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WOA, 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 KR52 WOA registered?

KR52 WOA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is KR52 WOA safe to buy?

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