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MF02 FWD

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

153,948 mi
Last recorded153,948 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 FWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 153,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 153,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,968 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 151,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 150,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 148,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 147,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,736 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 145,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,789 miles

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 25 Feb 2019 144,714 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,925 miles

Offside Front dip beam dim

Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,563 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,174 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,174 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,716 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,716 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,047 miles

near side front anti-roll bar link rubber cover split no wear or movement

Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,578 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,163 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,048 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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MF02 FWD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 MF02 FWD, 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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What year was MF02 FWD registered?

MF02 FWD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is MF02 FWD safe to buy?

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