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WK02 OFS

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,090 mi
Last recorded161,090 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 OFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,090 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 161,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits too high 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 160,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits too high 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 155,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,034 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,715 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 144,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,988 miles

slight oil leaks around engine

stone chip o/s of windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2018 122,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight oil leaks around engine

stone chip o/s of windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,906 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2016 103,860 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,478 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,067 miles

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

oil leak from rear axel

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 56,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2007 53,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 47,037 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 OFS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK02 OFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK02 OFS registered?

WK02 OFS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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