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WK02 RSM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,479 mi
Last recorded54,479 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 RSM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,479 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 53,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,638 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,035 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (outer) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,624 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,201 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,157 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 RSM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RSM, 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 WK02 RSM registered?

WK02 RSM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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