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WM51 UOR

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

287,658 mi
Last recorded287,658 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 UOR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 287,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r slight play control arm

Pass 5 Oct 2018 267,010 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Oct 2018 267,010 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Nov 2017 262,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 255,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 244,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Fail 29 Jan 2016 244,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2015 231,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 218,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn heavily on both edges of tread

offside front tyre worn heavily on both edges of tread

Fail 31 Jan 2014 218,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn heavily on both edges of tread

offside front tyre worn heavily on both edges of tread

Pass 23 Jan 2013 205,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 194,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 180,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 164,740 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 164,740 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 151,353 miles

long handbrake travel

offside rear handbrake efficency getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 137,306 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 18 Jan 2007 120,673 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 108,765 miles

nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyres worn on edges to limit

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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WM51 UOR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM51 UOR, 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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WM51 UOR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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