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W15 SAC

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,864 mi
Last recorded119,864 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 SAC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 117,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,342 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 111,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,034 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 91,106 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,356 miles

advice has cover under engine bay could not inspect fully.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2013 70,254 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,931 miles

Offside front tyre perished

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,420 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front drop link dust cover split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front steering rack gaiter has a minor leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front steering rack gaiter has a minor leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,127 miles

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,496 miles

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)

centre brake light not working

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,619 miles

advise on front brake discs rusted on edges on surface

advise on rear brake discs rusted on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,320 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 42,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W15 SAC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W15 SAC, 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 W15 SAC registered?

W15 SAC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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