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422 MV

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,663 mi
Last recorded58,663 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration422 MV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,663 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 58,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,026 miles

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 58,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,254 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate has light damage.

Front windscreen has light stonechip damage in zone"B".

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,087 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windsceen has slight damage. Chips.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,997 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 53,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,434 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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422 MV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 422 MV, 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 422 MV registered?

422 MV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is 422 MV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 422 MV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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