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G2 BNR

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,188 mi
Last recorded109,188 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BNR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 109,188 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 109,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 109,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 142,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 128,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - in the tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 128,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusters inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - by the jacking point - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - by the jacking point - plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - in the tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 128,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge speed ratings different (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing speed ratings different (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s and o/s/r inner light lenses cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2017 124,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear @ rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,729 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 115,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,949 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,949 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,665 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,828 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 67,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,110 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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G2 BNR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G2 BNR, 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 G2 BNR registered?

G2 BNR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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