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RF02 OGC

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,557 mi
Last recorded215,557 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 OGC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 215,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 215,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 213,572 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 213,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 207,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 202,899 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 202,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 196,852 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 191,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 191,751 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 186,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under the body (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all a long fuel pipe covered with materials and corroded under the body

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 186,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault stays on (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under the body (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all a long fuel pipe covered with materials and corroded under the body

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 180,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 175,036 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 175,036 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2016 165,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit chunk out of side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 157,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 157,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 149,816 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 130,280 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 130,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,172 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front end undershields fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt baby seat in place

Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,548 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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RF02 OGC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF02 OGC, 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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RF02 OGC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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