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WA52 UTW

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 UTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2025
Fail 21 May 2025

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 143,153 miles

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Nearside WING FLASHER DAMAGED

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 143,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOOT STICKING

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

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

Nearside WING FLASHER DAMAGED

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,521 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside damaged

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 140,521 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside damaged

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 138,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,383 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 136,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working & lamp damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn bold on inner edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 134,528 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder? (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn bold on inner edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,070 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,925 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,707 miles

engine lite on

Fail 16 Dec 2014 120,694 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine lite on

Pass 27 Dec 2013 110,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 110,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 101,979 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 101,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,283 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 89,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,917 miles

engine oil low.

engine warning light on.

large undershield fitted.

airbag light on.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,291 miles

Both front tyres worn low on very inner edges.

Both rear anti roll bar drop links worn.

Corrosion on both front brake discs on inner surfaces and nearside rear brake disc outer surface.

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,920 miles

Both front and rear brake pads worn close to wear sensors

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake squeaking when hand brake applied on brake tester.

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link.

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 UTW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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