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RF52 WFY

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

258,409 mi
Last recorded258,409 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 WFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 258,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 250,000 miles

Both rear handbrake lazy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 238,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body sealant applied under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2018 227,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 210,465 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 210,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 193,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 185,352 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 171,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 161,175 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 15 Mar 2012 130,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dipped headlights are of the h'i'd type and have a bluish tinge

vehicle interior adj was used to correct aim

Pass 4 Feb 2012 128,580 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 115,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 115,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,473 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 81,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,268 miles

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

engine/underside/under wing covers fitted at time of test.

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall cut,recommend renewal.

recommend diesel additive ref smokes heavily when carring out emmissions test,

Pass 31 Jan 2007 44,700 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light came on

front number plate broken

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,741 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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RF52 WFY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF52 WFY, 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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RF52 WFY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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