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K60 TAK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

161,042 mi
Last recorded161,042 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 TAK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 161,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2025 159,885 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 159,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 158,592 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 158,578 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 156,458 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,720 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2022 154,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2021 152,740 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,338 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Parking brake only just met limits 16%

Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,152 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Parking brake only just met limits 16%

Pass 1 Mar 2018 146,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,827 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 143,827 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 139,286 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 139,286 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 131,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 123,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 114,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2011 104,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 86,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,123 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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K60 TAK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K60 TAK, 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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K60 TAK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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