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DK02 FXR

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 FXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 123,638 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,939 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded been unsealed ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been unsealed sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 119,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded round jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded been unsealed ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been unsealed sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 118,438 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills corroded undertray covering sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 113,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,198 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,625 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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DK02 FXR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK02 FXR, 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 DK02 FXR registered?

DK02 FXR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for DK02 FXR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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