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D8 DJT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,170 mi
Last recorded153,170 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DJT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 153,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 150,040 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 146,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 146,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 143,348 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 140,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 137,874 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 137,874 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,114 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2014 111,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 100,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,557 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,543 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes getting perished

diff showing signs of leaking

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

some play front drop links

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,595 miles

Front discs getting worn.

Near side front tyre inner edge getting low.

Slight play near side rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,895 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 56,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,514 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D8 DJT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D8 DJT, 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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D8 DJT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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