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GX02 MHF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,276 mi
Last recorded195,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 195,276 miles

general under body rust

Pass 3 Feb 2025 194,977 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 193,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 193,068 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 193,067 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 190,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 188,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 187,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 185,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 184,323 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill inner&outer (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner&outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 182,311 miles

Front head lamp washes inop

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill inner&outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner&outer sill (6.1.A.1)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 179,656 miles

Front both front head lamp washers inop

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 179,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front both front head lamp washers inop

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2015 175,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 175,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 169,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 169,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 162,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 162,342 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 155,009 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Apr 2011 144,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 144,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 132,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 119,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise brake pad warning light on advise rear noplate slighty discoloured

Pass 2 May 2008 106,084 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges advise scratch on windscreen

advise handbrake slighty low effort

Pass 15 May 2007 92,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 72,186 miles

advise rear antiroll bar link pins worn †advise chip in windscreen

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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GX02 MHF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX02 MHF, 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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GX02 MHF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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