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WR02 MXE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 MXE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,798 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 104,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,291 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020
Fail 27 Aug 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 98,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 97,069 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 96,443 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 94,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 93,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 90,163 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 86,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2013 82,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,193 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2012 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,674 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,711 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 49,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 43,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 35,422 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2005 26,668 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 26,594 miles

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

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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WR02 MXE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WR02 MXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR02 MXE registered?

WR02 MXE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is WR02 MXE safe to buy?

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