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FB02 OVC

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

238,479 mi
Last recorded238,479 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OVC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 238,479 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2024 233,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 226,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 217,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 207,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 203,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 195,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 189,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 180,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 171,388 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 163,915 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 163,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 154,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 147,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 138,038 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 127,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 127,050 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 122,094 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 104,784 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 87,378 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 87,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,810 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FB02 OVC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FB02 OVC, 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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FB02 OVC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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