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JJ51 MCS

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ51 MCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 86,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 71,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking middle floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 69,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 9 May 2017 69,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 64,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,755 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,754 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,871 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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JJ51 MCS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JJ51 MCS, 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 JJ51 MCS registered?

JJ51 MCS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is JJ51 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ51 MCS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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