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WK02 AEE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,963 mi
Last recorded161,963 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 AEE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 161,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 161,963 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 142,217 miles

n/s/front inner rim on wheel flat spot

n/s/rear outer side wall damaged

o/s/front fog light lens damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2013 142,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front inner rim on wheel flat spot

n/s/rear outer side wall damaged

o/s/front fog light lens damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 126,318 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 126,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 123,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 119,559 miles

Front No plate sightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 113,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,334 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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WK02 AEE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK02 AEE, 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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WK02 AEE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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