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A13 DWE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,789 miles

the underneath of the car is rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,196 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 68,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,247 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,352 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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A13 DWE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A13 DWE, 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 A13 DWE registered?

A13 DWE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is A13 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DWE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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