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K44 TMC

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 TMC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Plastic bumper damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread shoulders n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Your parking brake hjas only just met its required efficiency 17% recorded it may require adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,233 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,108 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal visible piped (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2022 128,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal visible piped (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,054 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,730 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 109,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,577 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 102,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion nsf inner side of disc

covers fitted to and underside

front number plate cracked

wipers smear

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,368 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking in auxillary belt.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various brake pipes showing signs of starting to corrode

front number plate cracked but still readable.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion osf brake pipe

Fail 19 Jul 2013 91,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion osf brake pipe

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,863 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 84,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,449 miles

front disc pitted / corroded inner edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,109 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 67,489 miles

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

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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K44 TMC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K44 TMC, 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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K44 TMC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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