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SV02 STU

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,501 mi
Last recorded137,501 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 STU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 137,501 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight on both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,161 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 136,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,102 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,282 miles

Hand brake could be better,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to O/S of screen not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,343 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,810 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2 mm- legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 118,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight imbalance at front brakes offside slower to apply

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,177 miles

Nearside Front drop link worn

Offside Rear drop link worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,176 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,944 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 71,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,622 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 55,521 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)

near side front wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,438 miles

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

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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SV02 STU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV02 STU, 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 SV02 STU registered?

SV02 STU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is SV02 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 STU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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