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WN52 FSZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,086 mi
Last recorded163,086 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 FSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 163,086 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 163,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 145,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 145,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,530 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 137,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,157 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 115,137 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,508 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,415 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,408 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 82,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,212 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings ?

Fail 9 Sep 2008 76,212 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings ?

Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,539 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,272 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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WN52 FSZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN52 FSZ, 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 FSZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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