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WX02 DXH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,187 mi
Last recorded183,187 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 DXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 183,187 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 183,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 178,263 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 178,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 172,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 165,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 165,275 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 158,611 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 158,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 149,253 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 149,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 139,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 118,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,621 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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WX02 DXH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WX02 DXH, 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 WX02 DXH registered?

WX02 DXH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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