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FL02 VVF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,461 mi
Last recorded122,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 VVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 122,461 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff weeping

Fail 18 Jun 2026 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff weeping

Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 116,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,770 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 110,717 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,858 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 101,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,174 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 84,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,414 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,113 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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FL02 VVF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL02 VVF, 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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What year was FL02 VVF registered?

FL02 VVF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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