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AK02 SOH

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

373,776 mi
Last recorded373,776 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SOH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 373,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 361,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 325,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 298,969 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 281,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 250,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 202,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 171,086 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 171,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear sub frame bushes have movement but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Aug 2016 160,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 150,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 142,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,800 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 130,927 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 130,909 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

diff oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,702 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,137 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,412 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 70,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,343 miles

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

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

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

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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AK02 SOH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK02 SOH, 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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AK02 SOH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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