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WU52 FEM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,561 mi
Last recorded117,561 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 FEM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,560 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light inoperative

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,943 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake very close to minimum reading

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2010 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,614 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,763 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

h / brake % at min

Fail 24 Jan 2007 40,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h / brake % at min

Pass 16 Feb 2006

advise handbrake requires adjusting

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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WU52 FEM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU52 FEM, 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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What year was WU52 FEM registered?

WU52 FEM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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