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J5 FXJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

187,170 mi
Last recorded187,170 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 187,170 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 187,143 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 183,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly will need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rusting badly by rear jackingpoints on sills

Pass 31 Jul 2024 180,162 miles

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

rust by rear jacking points on inner sills

Fail 30 Jul 2024 180,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rust by rear jacking points on inner sills

Pass 8 Aug 2023 178,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 177,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mot standard only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 173,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 167,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 162,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 157,933 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 157,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake 16%

Pass 26 Apr 2016 147,913 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 147,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,342 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight leak of fluid from PAS hoses on resevoir

Pass 24 Dec 2012 116,243 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 3 Jan 2012 103,890 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 103,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,358 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 68,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 50,586 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 50,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 29,203 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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J5 FXJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J5 FXJ, 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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J5 FXJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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