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WD02 KFO

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,209 mi
Last recorded201,209 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 KFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 201,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 187,807 miles

Exhaust is slightly loud

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2018 187,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust is slightly loud

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2017 171,556 miles

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight determination in all rear sub frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 161,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 154,089 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 154,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,361 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 137,883 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 137,883 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 129,254 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Fail 19 Oct 2011 129,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

traction control light on

Fail 28 Oct 2010 122,985 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes pullsing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,985 miles

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

rear brakes pullsing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 122,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,050 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 119,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 111,014 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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WD02 KFO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD02 KFO, 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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WD02 KFO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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