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WN52 TWF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,356 mi
Last recorded181,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 TWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 181,356 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 181,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 180,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 179,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 176,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 163,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 162,629 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view before test.

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

Screen wash bottle has small leak.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Air bag light flashing on and off at times, off for test. (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 160,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

body sill covers fitted

f discs condition

o/s/f under wing shield loose

slight exhaust leak from down pipe

undershields fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 149,220 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 140,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 136,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,164 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk inoperative but n/s/r belt fastens to centre stalk

Pass 15 Sep 2009 123,811 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 123,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,507 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,576 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 73,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TWF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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