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GG02 RAG

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,358 mi
Last recorded143,358 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG02 RAG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,358 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 139,613 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,321 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 135,320 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 135,233 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 130,745 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 130,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 121,193 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,306 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,327 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,807 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 102,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and under tray fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,462 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,313 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise both rear tyres worn low

advise nearside mirror

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,921 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,231 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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GG02 RAG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GG02 RAG, 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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GG02 RAG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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