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WG02 FCA

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear to edges of rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,349 miles

corrosion on rear discs

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,769 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 98,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,264 miles

front brake discs corroded to excess on inner edge and lipped

Fail 1 Dec 2011 85,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded to excess on inner edge and lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,433 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 58,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

braking area on inner face of front discs reduced by corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2007 58,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

braking area on inner face of front discs reduced by corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2006 53,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,785 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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WG02 FCA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG02 FCA, 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 WG02 FCA registered?

WG02 FCA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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