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V6 FLM

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

197,781 mi
Last recorded197,781 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 FLM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 197,781 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2024 195,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 196,059 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2023 196,059 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 192,045 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 186,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 178,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 174,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 170,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2016 165,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 157,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 151,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2013 143,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,541 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 21 Apr 2011 123,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 94,950 miles

rear hand brake readings low just within acceptable tolerance.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,096 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 64,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,077 miles

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

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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V6 FLM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V6 FLM, 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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V6 FLM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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