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TRN 824

2002 BMW 530

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,863 mi
Last recorded169,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRN 824
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 169,863 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 167,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 165,394 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 162,060 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diffrential drive both side shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,360 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 148,880 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 146,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slightly leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 146,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner Sill (Sumbrame Front Mounting Bolt) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bleed Screw ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (Subframe Front mounting Bolt) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,385 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 145,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 143,257 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear sill corroded excessively but not within any prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 143,248 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear sill corroded excessively but not within any prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 138,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,638 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (Rear) (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 136,589 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (Front) (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (Rear) (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,489 miles

CHILD SEATS, installed in BOTH rear outer positions, visible seat belt check ONLY

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,832 miles

CHILD SEAT fitted in O/S rear seat

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CHILD SEAT fitted in O/S rear seat

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 124,371 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 117,886 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 117,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 110,892 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 98,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 85,612 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Has a crack on O/S/F windscreen top corner

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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TRN 824 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRN 824, 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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TRN 824 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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