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WO51 KKP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,743 mi
Last recorded163,743 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 KKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 163,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn - Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe under vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner 235/45/17

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,067 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,038 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 133,037 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 121,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 109,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 101,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,039 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,515 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,543 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,416 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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WO51 KKP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WO51 KKP, 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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WO51 KKP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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