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RN02 NCA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 NCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 107,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 107,776 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 105,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most front upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most rear upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,795 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,549 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,546 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 94,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,357 miles

Advise parking brake over haul as passed on 16% minimum limit.

Both front side lights dim.

Nearside front wheel outer rim dented.

Poor beam image and poor light output from offside dipped beam.

Severe oil leak, dripping from engine and oil level low.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn thin and cut through to expose cords in tread area. (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through tread and cords. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise parking brake over haul as passed on 16% minimum limit.

Both front side lights dim.

Nearside front wheel outer rim dented.

Poor beam image and poor light output from offside dipped beam.

Severe oil leak, dripping from engine and oil level low.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal is perishing

offside front brake back shield has one broken mounting point

Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,737 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal is perishing

offside front brake back shield has one broken mounting point

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,059 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

aux. belt cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2014 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition.

Both Cabin filter housings covered in tree debris.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Offside front wheel arch liner smashed and insecure.

Offside front wheel outer rim dented.

Service due indicator is on.

Slight play in nearside rear camber correction bush.

Slight play in offside front suspension drop link.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroaded on inner face

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroaded on inner face

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,631 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,956 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres close to limit , worn inner edges......

front brake disc inner faces corroding , inner pads appear low....

front number plate damaged.....

front plastic under shields damaged.....

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s & o/s door mirrors damaged.....

parking brake efforts just passed....

rear number plate contaminated.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,956 miles

both front tyres close to limit , worn inner edges......

front brake disc inner faces corroding , inner pads appear low....

front number plate damaged.....

front plastic under shields damaged.....

long hand brake lever travel...

n/s & o/s door mirrors damaged.....

parking brake efforts just passed....

rear number plate contaminated.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,096 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s door mirror cover missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small crack in front number plate

Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded

o/s door mirror cover missing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small crack in front number plate

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,803 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 46,803 miles

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

drivers door mirror damaged, advise replacement....

front number plate damaged..

n/s/f brake pad warning wire displaced..

n/s/f outer wheel rim distorted..

Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

drivers door mirror back missing.....

front number plate cracked.....

n/s/f brake pad wearing wire displaced..

o/s/f tyre inner tread worn , advise replacement......

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....

Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,120 miles

Front brake discs worn thin.

Offside door mirror cover missing (no sharp edges).

Rear brake pads worn below 3mm.

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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RN02 NCA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 RN02 NCA, 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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RN02 NCA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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