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KW02 CWP

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,462 mi
Last recorded125,462 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 CWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,462 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracks to fuel cap seal

Pass 30 Dec 2021 113,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 109,103 miles

Oil leak central and rear

Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 102,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,193 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,411 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,883 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 66,510 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 27 May 2010 59,817 miles

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

only 2 of 4 washers working

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,633 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,351 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,936 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 41,936 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,306 miles

rear tyres on legal limit, immediate replacement is required

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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KW02 CWP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KW02 CWP, 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 KW02 CWP registered?

KW02 CWP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is KW02 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW02 CWP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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