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WA52 FFC

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

237,505 mi
Last recorded237,505 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 FFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 237,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 232,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 224,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 222,154 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 212,766 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 204,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 194,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 191,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 187,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 187,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 184,132 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing in inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 180,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 175,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 168,472 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 168,472 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 138,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 67,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,680 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,846 miles

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

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

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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WA52 FFC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 WA52 FFC, 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 WA52 FFC registered?

WA52 FFC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is WA52 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 FFC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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