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FS02 CSS

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS02 CSS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 171,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,231 miles

corrosion at osf jacling point [not within prescribed area ]

Pass 27 Mar 2024 153,879 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 146,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,447 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

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

washers poor

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,321 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly coroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 87,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,040 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroding on surface

Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 63,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,785 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 56,785 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 50,978 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly around inner edges

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,104 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 45,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FS02 CSS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FS02 CSS, 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 FS02 CSS registered?

FS02 CSS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is FS02 CSS safe to buy?

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