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RX02 BZJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

175,344 mi
Last recorded175,344 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 175,344 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 175,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 168,094 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 168,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,036 miles

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 5 Feb 2024 165,034 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower suspension levelling device broken off (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 161,027 miles

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 10 Nov 2022 160,994 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/ jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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 7 Jun 2021 155,639 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 155,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 147,504 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 147,501 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 136,184 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 29 May 2019 136,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 13 May 2019 135,342 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 14 May 2018 124,956 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 124,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,109 miles

Diesel residue on underside of fuel tank

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front brake disc and pads show signs of over heating

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre out of shape and has a cut on outer sidewall

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 111,084 miles

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

Diesel residue on underside of fuel tank

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front brake disc and pads show signs of over heating

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre out of shape and has a cut on outer sidewall

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,580 miles

Diesel residue around fuel tank

Fuel pipes corroded

Brake application slightly uneven

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre out of shape and cut on outer side wall

Rear metal brake pipes corrdoded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,765 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 104,446 miles

screenwashers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2012 101,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,421 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 91,420 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 88,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 85,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,740 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,988 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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RX02 BZJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RX02 BZJ, 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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RX02 BZJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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