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ET02 OYF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,112 mi
Last recorded108,112 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 OYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,112 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 108,112 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,099 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 107,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,340 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Fail 13 Jun 2019 105,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake pads are wearing low

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,659 miles

All brake pads appear worn low

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,659 miles

All brake pads appear worn low

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,241 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,441 miles

both rear tyres & nearside front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,734 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,733 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,743 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 56,147 miles

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

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

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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ET02 OYF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET02 OYF, 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 ET02 OYF registered?

ET02 OYF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is ET02 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 OYF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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