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WF52 ECV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,441 mi
Last recorded160,441 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ECV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 160,441 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 160,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 149,408 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,554 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,554 miles

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 113,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 108,645 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 104,854 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,237 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 94,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 72,722 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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WF52 ECV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF52 ECV, 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 WF52 ECV registered?

WF52 ECV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is WF52 ECV safe to buy?

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