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WO02 NRF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

254,545 mi
Last recorded254,545 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NRF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 254,545 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Sill area slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 254,545 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Sill area slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 245,699 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 245,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres have cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 238,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 231,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 227,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear,centre by tank and front by undercover. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside rear wheel bearing suspect very slight noise.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 227,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear,centre by tank and front by undercover. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high all previous failure's have been done disc's,srs light,linkage,tyre's,pads,track rod end. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high has a temp fix securing bulb with a cable tie,bulb sits perfect and aim is okay. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating vehicle has been to another garage,customer informs me tester has gone away on holiday and cant do the retest. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear wheel bearing suspect very slight noise.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 227,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2016 218,428 miles

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

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some views

Pass 5 Dec 2015 209,719 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 209,702 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 196,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 188,891 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 188,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 181,109 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 181,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 167,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 146,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 139,480 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 133,858 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 105,057 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

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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WO02 NRF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WO02 NRF, 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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WO02 NRF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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