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249 TPK

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,308 mi
Last recorded26,308 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 TPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 26,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,125 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 26,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 25,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 25,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,178 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 11 Apr 2016 24,866 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 20 Apr 2015 24,135 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 24,135 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,983 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 20,899 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 suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 18,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 16,208 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,283 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,710 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,429 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,015 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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249 TPK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 249 TPK, 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 249 TPK registered?

249 TPK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is 249 TPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 TPK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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