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387 FVX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,244 mi
Last recorded71,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration387 FVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,396 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,233 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 67,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears repairable ()

Nearside front fog lamp lens is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,819 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked/damaged.

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,553 miles

Both headlamps on upper set limits

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

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

Park brake just reached 19%

Fail 18 Jul 2018 64,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps on upper set limits

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

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

Park brake just reached 19%

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,155 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald inner & outer edge

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,118 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,256 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake components.

Plastic engine undertray fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,904 miles

both rear tyres getting low both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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387 FVX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 387 FVX, 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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387 FVX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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