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P60 RLB

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,052 mi
Last recorded138,052 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 RLB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 138,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 117,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 108,100 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 108,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 105,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,338 miles

under tray slight damage

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexys (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

p/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,759 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,258 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,080 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,015 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

tyres worn on edge

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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P60 RLB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P60 RLB, 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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P60 RLB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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