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3 SAL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SAL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,251 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 May 2025 52,081 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 May 2024 51,846 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,743 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 May 2023 50,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 May 2022 49,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 44,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 42,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 39,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 37,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,731 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,727 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 26 May 2011 23,437 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,072 miles

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 21 May 2009 19,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 18,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,038 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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3 SAL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 3 SAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 SAL?

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What year was 3 SAL registered?

3 SAL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is 3 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SAL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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