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FB02 OYE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,128 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Park brake lower and slower in operation

Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,569 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear side of fuel tank and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake effort met at 16%

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,716 miles

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

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

parking brake effort met at 16%

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth at inside edge

offside rear tyre perishing at inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,261 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,816 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 42,672 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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FB02 OYE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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