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WA02 ZFT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,615 mi
Last recorded112,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 ZFT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 106,969 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,950 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 95,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,322 miles

bit of play in steering rack

offside front suspension anti roll bar link rod top boot split

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

sill covers fitted

small stonechips to windscreen

some under vehicle covers fitted

undercutting to front brake discs

undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,524 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

parts of exhaust system rusting

some brake pipes furring

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2009 77,042 miles

parts of exhaust system rusting

hint of play in steering rack

slight undercutting to rear brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 19 Feb 2009 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

hint of play in steering rack

nearside rear tyre tread 1.8mm

offside rear tyre tread 1.8mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight undercutting to rear brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,717 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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WA02 ZFT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA02 ZFT, 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 WA02 ZFT registered?

WA02 ZFT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is WA02 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 ZFT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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