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MH02 BZR

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,342 mi
Last recorded157,342 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 BZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 157,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 148,601 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 140,697 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 130,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear wheel skight rubbing sound when spun by hand

both rear jacking points corroded outside of a perscribed areas

Fail 23 Feb 2021 122,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear wheel skight rubbing sound when spun by hand

both rear jacking points corroded outside of a perscribed areas

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,262 miles

limited reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,387 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,934 miles

front discs worn on back

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,723 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,898 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,771 miles

The (o/s) rear brake warning wire is not attached to it's pad (dangling).

The front brake disc inner faces are pitting. Replacement recommended when the pads are next changed if not before.

There is play in the o/s/r anti-roll bar link. This rattles when moved by hand.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,486 miles

The rear brake discs, in particular the o/s disc outer face, are pitted almost to excess.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,518 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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MH02 BZR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MH02 BZR, 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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MH02 BZR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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