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5 FXJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 90,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,254 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,337 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,106 miles

all four tyres near wear limit

some pitting of front brake discs on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,697 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,294 miles

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

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

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

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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5 FXJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5 FXJ, 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

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What year was 5 FXJ registered?

5 FXJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is 5 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 FXJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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