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J111 OME

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 OME
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 85,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,324 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,453 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,447 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,921 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 75,354 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr sill showing corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,354 miles

osr sill showing corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,106 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,217 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,082 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 62,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,322 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 45,120 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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J111 OME is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J111 OME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J111 OME registered?

J111 OME is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is J111 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 OME shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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