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RX02 GHB

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

173,246 mi
Last recorded173,246 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 GHB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 173,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 172,563 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 171,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 169,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 167,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 164,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 160,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 144,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 139,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 138,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,443 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 118,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,019 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 109,385 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 109,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre low on tread (inside edge).

Pass 10 Jun 2008 105,333 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 89,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

some signs of heat having been applied to both track rod ends

Pass 23 May 2006 70,035 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

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 GHB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RX02 GHB, 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

How do I check the history of RX02 GHB?

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What year was RX02 GHB registered?

RX02 GHB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is RX02 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 GHB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX02 GHB have outstanding finance?

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