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530 DYT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,779 mi
Last recorded115,779 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 DYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 115,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 115,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,813 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 per cent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,929 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 per cent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,834 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,386 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,931 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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530 DYT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 530 DYT, 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 530 DYT registered?

530 DYT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is 530 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 530 DYT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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