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WJ51 ETE

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,616 mi
Last recorded166,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ETE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 166,616 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge.

Off side head light starting to go milky.

Off side rear steel brake pipe getting rusty. .

Pass 13 Mar 2015 156,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 155,698 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 138,829 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 138,829 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 127,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 127,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,003 miles

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

Nearside parking brake needs attention

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,075 miles

Nearside parking brake reading lower than normal

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,236 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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WJ51 ETE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ51 ETE, 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 WJ51 ETE registered?

WJ51 ETE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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