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RE02 WLC

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WLC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,455 miles

Nearside Corrosion at front & rear of outer sill. Small amount of corrosion at rear of inner sill.

Offside Corrosion at front of outer sill & rear of inner sill

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at union with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have play in them

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,921 miles

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Pass 31 May 2022 73,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe rubbing on underbody (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 73,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod seized and lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction rod bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe rubbing on underbody (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 71,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,291 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,911 miles

O/S front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,733 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 40,453 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,322 miles

signs of power steering fluid leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 36,322 miles

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

signs of power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,254 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 20,078 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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RE02 WLC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RE02 WLC, 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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RE02 WLC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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