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RX02 VFG

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,834 mi
Last recorded159,834 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 VFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 159,834 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 159,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 154,044 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 154,044 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 missing 1 nut on each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 143,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 143,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 136,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,398 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side. (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 134,398 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 130,181 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 265/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

both head light lenz in poor condition

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 121,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 265/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

both head light lenz in poor condition

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 111,603 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,322 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,719 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,901 miles

Hand brake poor

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,034 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 67,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,019 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,755 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

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 VFG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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