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WO02 UCR

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

258,725 mi
Last recorded258,725 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 UCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 258,725 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 258,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 252,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 252,246 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 237,294 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 237,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 217,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 217,163 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 204,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Rear parking brake on minimum 16% efficiency

Pass 5 May 2016 200,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 191,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 181,695 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 181,674 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 171,087 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 171,080 miles

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

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

All brake pads worn low.

Pass 14 May 2012 160,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 160,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 6 May 2011 149,496 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 149,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 130,132 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 112,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs have corroded lip on inside of discs

nearside front lower arm,rubber split on balljoint

slight play to nearside steering rack

stone chips to windscreen

very slight play in both rear antiroll bar stabilizer links

Pass 12 May 2009 112,223 miles

front brake discs have corroded lip on inside of discs

nearside front lower arm,rubber split on balljoint

slight play to nearside steering rack

stone chips to windscreen

very slight play in both rear antiroll bar stabilizer links

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 88,880 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 88,880 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 UCR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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