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LE02 WKJ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

184,998 mi
Last recorded184,998 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 184,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 184,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 180,496 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 180,496 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 173,221 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 173,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 163,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 157,088 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 157,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 141,486 miles

o/s/f wheel damage to rim inside edge

Fail 24 Jul 2014 141,230 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f wheel damage to rim inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 132,986 miles

body sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

a,b.s.bracket loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 115,216 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 114,530 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 6 Jul 2011 93,993 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,627 miles

Nearside rear drive shaft oil seal, slightly leaking.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,223 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,142 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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LE02 WKJ 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 68.2%.

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 LE02 WKJ, 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 LE02 WKJ registered?

LE02 WKJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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