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BT02 CHL

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,235 mi
Last recorded159,235 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 CHL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,235 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 159,224 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 157,598 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 157,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 153,821 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 150,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 147,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 147,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,322 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 143,321 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,147 miles

offside rear front top and rear arms have slight play in bushes

Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort on hand brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,707 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 117,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,640 miles

o/s/f inner steering rack gaiter weeping oil

Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,914 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,062 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,889 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,918 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,288 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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BT02 CHL 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 69%.

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 BT02 CHL, 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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BT02 CHL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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