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PF02 CJZ

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,943 mi
Last recorded197,943 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 CJZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 197,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 186,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 171,441 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,862 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 156,862 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 156,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 154,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 154,165 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 141,841 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 141,841 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 130,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 110,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 94,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,183 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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PF02 CJZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PF02 CJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF02 CJZ registered?

PF02 CJZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is PF02 CJZ safe to buy?

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