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2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,290 mi
Last recorded241,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 EUR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 241,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 221,568 miles

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

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 13 Aug 2015 215,811 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 215,810 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 210,189 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 203,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advises hand brake stiff

advises n/s/f brake pad senser out of pad

Fail 1 Jun 2013 203,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advises hand brake stiff

advises n/s/f brake pad senser out of pad

Pass 10 Dec 2011 191,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 176,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 158,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 156,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 141,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 116,912 miles

NSF tyre wall damaged/worn uneven.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre wall damaged/worn uneven.

Pass 14 Nov 2005 85,794 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 85,794 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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WN52 EUR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WN52 EUR, 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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WN52 EUR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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