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T2 PNL

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 PNL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,108 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 46,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 42,221 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 42,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 40,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 39,391 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 39,390 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 38,928 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear on floor ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 38,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2019 38,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 38,350 miles

Headlamp reflector seriously defective both headlamp reflectors loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

low reading at o/s handbrake

Pass 3 May 2018 37,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 36,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,328 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,328 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 33,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 26,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 24,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,899 miles

n/s front tyre side wall slightly bamaged.

Pass 5 May 2006 11,009 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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T2 PNL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel 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 T2 PNL, 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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What year was T2 PNL registered?

T2 PNL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is T2 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 PNL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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