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CU02 DHY

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,955 mi
Last recorded170,955 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 DHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 170,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 156,061 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,122 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 149,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 137,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 133,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 127,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,633 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,360 miles

both sides front brake discs rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,245 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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CU02 DHY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU02 DHY, 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 CU02 DHY registered?

CU02 DHY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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