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WF02 OEP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 OEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,835 miles

advise tracking check due to tyre wear

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,835 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise tracking check due to tyre wear

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 85,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 74,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,651 miles

ALL tyre worn on edges

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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WF02 OEP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF02 OEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF02 OEP registered?

WF02 OEP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is WF02 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF02 OEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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