MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,623 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension arm 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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not showing jagged edges
oil level near minimun
trim covers fitted to outer sills under body and engine
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded but not showing jagged edges
oil level near minimun
trim covers fitted to outer sills under body and engine
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust
nearside rear cv cover leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust
nearside rear cv cover leaking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components
o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components
o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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WA52 PWE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 WA52 PWE, 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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WA52 PWE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2002.
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