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P8 UJW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,532 mi
Last recorded176,532 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 UJW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 176,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 175,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 174,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 171,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance only just met

Pass 19 Sep 2018 162,620 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 155,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,048 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

metal brake pipes are starting to corrode above rear sub-frame

n/s/f brake disc splash cover has broken away at bottom

parking brake is borderline - may require adjustment/repairs

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 23 Sep 2015 143,615 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency low reading (120)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,905 miles

slight corrosion to n/s (center) outer sill

Fail 29 Sep 2014 137,905 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to n/s (center) outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,614 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 129,614 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake flexis are starting to perish/crack

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,754 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 114,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,406 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 97,177 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 83,098 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,649 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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P8 UJW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P8 UJW, 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 P8 UJW registered?

P8 UJW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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