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WX51 TUY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 TUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 80,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 80,003 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 79,963 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 77,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,489 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,683 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 96,863 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,166 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,970 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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WX51 TUY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 WX51 TUY, 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 WX51 TUY registered?

WX51 TUY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is WX51 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 TUY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX51 TUY have outstanding finance?

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