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Y50 WMW

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 WMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 145,745 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 145,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 145,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 143,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 131,412 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 129,105 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2019 125,519 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 112,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 105,293 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 105,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 97,898 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 97,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 90,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 90,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 80,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 80,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes show slight distortion

Pass 21 May 2012 71,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 60,824 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2010 47,560 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,227 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 7,932 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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Y50 WMW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y50 WMW, 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 Y50 WMW registered?

Y50 WMW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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