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RX02 VBZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 112,880 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sill guards fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2024 112,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 108,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 108,964 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded to max limit around fixing seen under floor trim advise remove trim and fully check or renew pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm dust cover please keep ball joint checked or renew (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor near jacking block corroded please keep checked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 107,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken inside edge (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded to max limit around fixing seen under floor trim advise remove trim and fully check or renew pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm dust cover please keep ball joint checked or renew (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor near jacking block corroded please keep checked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,637 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,444 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,332 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,332 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,584 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 78,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,362 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,040 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,040 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,035 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,880 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,954 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 VBZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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