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WK02 OFO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,314 mi
Last recorded204,314 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 204,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 204,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 22 Feb 2019 180,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 164,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear tyres - wearing on inner edges

bonnet damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2018 164,190 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear tyres - wearing on inner edges

bonnet damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 152,792 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

front headlights slightly cloudy.

oil leak around engine.

rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded.

slight play in both front inner steering rack joint.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 152,413 miles

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

oil leak around engine.

drivers side rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

front headlights slightly cloudy.

rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded.

slight play in both front inner steering rack joint.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 134,943 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and starting to perish

offside front headlight slightly cloudy

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and starting to perish

offside front headlight slightly cloudy

Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 101,137 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,545 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,770 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,973 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 47,721 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 38,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,972 miles

Slight exhaust leak from front flexy pipe

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 OFO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK02 OFO, 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 OFO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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