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RX02 TTF

2002 BMW 530

Black Gas bi-fuel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,627 mi
Last recorded179,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 TTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 179,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 178,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 177,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 176,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 170,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 163,133 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 163,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 154,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 144,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both font (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 142,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 142,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 May 2017 136,004 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 136,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2016 133,913 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 133,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35-18 zr (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition worn

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

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

engine malfunction indicator lit

Pass 14 Mar 2015 131,632 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 129,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 120,345 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 120,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,069 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 107,149 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 100,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 96,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 93,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,001 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 TTF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 TTF, 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 TTF registered?

RX02 TTF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is RX02 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 TTF shows 28 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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