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A11 XWN

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 95,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,102 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 84,512 miles

Headlights discoloured

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,182 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 5 Jun 2018 82,182 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 77,099 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 69,196 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,901 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 34,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,015 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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A11 XWN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A11 XWN, 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 A11 XWN registered?

A11 XWN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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