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RX02 FGK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

187,004 mi
Last recorded187,004 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 FGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 187,004 miles

front tyres close to limits on edges

osf brake binding slightly

rear tyres worn slightly on edge

slight play os rack

Pass 21 Mar 2025 183,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 173,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2023 173,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2022 169,107 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 169,104 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 163,492 miles

zone B chipped.o/s/mirror slightly poor condition.sills,under tray covered.head light self adjuster broken.

Fail 13 May 2021 163,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

zone B chipped.o/s/mirror slightly poor condition.sills,under tray covered.head light self adjuster broken.

Pass 27 May 2020 160,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake peformance just met minimum standards

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 160,480 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 155,152 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 155,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,920 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 May 2017 144,032 miles

front pads getting close

Pass 4 May 2016 135,462 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 135,462 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 128,841 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 120,544 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2013 111,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre warning light on

Fail 2 May 2013 111,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 103,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on and this year will become part of the MOT and fail for being on

tyre warning light on and this year will become part of the MOT and fail for being on

Pass 24 May 2011 97,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 97,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 87,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no. plate deteriorating

under covers fitted to sills

Pass 11 May 2009 75,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,542 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 40,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FGK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RX02 FGK, 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 RX02 FGK registered?

RX02 FGK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is RX02 FGK safe to buy?

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