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RX02 MWY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 MWY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,010 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,491 miles

Rear both sides

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,946 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,173 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2012 70,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 63,476 miles

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

air bag light on

both front tyres perishing

Pass 11 May 2009 54,141 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 54,027 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,598 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MWY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWY, 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

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What year was RX02 MWY registered?

RX02 MWY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RX02 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 MWY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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