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S40 CFB

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 CFB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 100,820 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,306 miles

low effort on handbrake

Pass 30 Sep 2023 96,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 93,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,473 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,717 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,036 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,770 miles

nearside parking brake in need of attension

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,079 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,079 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,703 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 27,685 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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S40 CFB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S40 CFB, 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 S40 CFB registered?

S40 CFB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is S40 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 CFB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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