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M900 WES

2002 BMW 530

Bronze Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 WES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 135,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes outer plastic coating corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,452 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs are heavily scored & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes outer plastic coating corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 134,431 miles

Front front discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 133,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,183 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 85,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,793 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 108,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 17,616 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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M900 WES is a 2002 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M900 WES, 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 M900 WES registered?

M900 WES is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is M900 WES safe to buy?

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