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WF52 FXP

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,467 mi
Last recorded123,467 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FXP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 123,467 miles

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

Nearside Front HID Headlamp Slow to Warm Up. Not Seriously Affecting Headlamp Pattern.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 122,335 miles

General corrosion underside and suspension components

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,410 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 121,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre smooth on inner edge and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,180 miles

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 Aug 2021 117,166 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole in sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole in sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 110,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,613 miles

Exhaust down-pipe studs/bolts corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 108,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust down-pipe studs/bolts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 105,336 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,040 miles

n/s front inner wheel rim bent

o/s front brake binding (minor)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,395 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,160 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,158 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,849 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,371 miles

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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 FXP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WF52 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

WF52 FXP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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