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2002 BMW 530
General Information
- Registration FD02UXH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3300cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,725 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc corroded both sides
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc corroded both sides
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel cap seal ring perished
4 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc corroded both sides
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel cap seal perished
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc corroded both sides
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **borderline** (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear V section (6.1.2 (a))
- Coolant leak ()
18 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (will not adjust) (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **BORDERLINE ** many places (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front jacking point excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,263 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 182,102 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 182,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,690 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin bush creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 169,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pin bush creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,050 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,149 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,906 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point - BORDERLINE ** (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush - BORDERLINE ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front brake discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point - BORDERLINE ** (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush - BORDERLINE ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,560 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear parking brake lazy
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,673 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake has slight bind
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake has slight bind
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,617 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,617 MI
6 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,314 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,576 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,237 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,370 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2012 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,369 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2011 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,414 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2010 6 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,134 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,414 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,826 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2007 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD02UXH was registered on 2002-07-12
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