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WX03 XJY

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,908 mi
Last recorded166,908 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 XJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 166,908 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 152,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,051 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,260 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 112,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 108,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,480 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 101,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre brake light not working

engine jump point under bonnet insecure

front undertrays insecure

o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 3 Jun 2006 78,740 miles

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

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

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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WX03 XJY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX03 XJY, 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 WX03 XJY registered?

WX03 XJY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WX03 XJY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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