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KF02 FHO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

192,201 mi
Last recorded192,201 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 FHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 192,201 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 192,201 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 190,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 190,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 186,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR LOWER ARM BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL RUBBING ON INNER WHEEL ARCH

Fail 11 Mar 2024 186,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ARM UPPER BOOT SPILT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR LOWER ARM BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE BALD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR LOWER ARM BOOT PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear WHEEL RUBBING ON INNER WHEEL ARCH

Pass 9 Mar 2023 181,552 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 181,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT IN HALF (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 176,592 miles

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))

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2022 176,516 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2021 171,845 miles

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

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

offside rear sill corroded and holed, not prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,020 miles

front suspension bushes have movement

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,093 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 161,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipe rusty

headlights in poor condition

rear tyre treads low

Pass 15 Feb 2018 153,775 miles

all front suspension bushes have movement

Pass 8 Feb 2017 145,623 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 127,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 127,400 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,880 miles

3-4mm tread depth on rear tyres n/s rear slight bulge in outer sidewall

oil warning lamp on

Fail 14 Feb 2014 119,880 miles

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

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

3-4mm tread depth on rear tyres n/s rear slight bulge in outer sidewall

oil warning lamp on

rear brake flex. hoses starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,162 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,880 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 103,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,692 miles

all 4 tyres down to 3mm tread depth

front brake pads getting low, discs look worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,955 miles

front brake pads getting low discs look worn

o/s rear hand brake slightly down on performance

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,677 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low discs look worn

o/s rear hand brake slightly down on performance

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,010 miles

front tyres worn on inner & outer edge's o/s near legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,067 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 37,851 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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KF02 FHO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 KF02 FHO, 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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KF02 FHO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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