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CU52 HUH

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 HUH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers are perishing

rear brake discs have uneven wear

small chip middle of front windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2017

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch stiff/not working (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers are perishing

rear brake discs have uneven wear

small chip middle of front windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2016

both rear tyres have slightly feathered inner edges

nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded near sill/fuel tank

offside rear tyre inner wall worn

small exhaust blow from front flexi sections

Fail 9 Aug 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres have slightly feathered inner edges

nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating slightly

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded near sill/fuel tank

offside rear tyre inner wall worn

small exhaust blow from front flexi sections

Pass 12 Apr 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Odometer cannot be clearly read

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Odometer cannot be clearly read

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 170,935 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 165,119 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 165,119 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mile meter can not be read

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013

Mile meter can not be read

Fail 28 May 2012 142,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 142,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 133,393 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 124,739 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 124,737 miles

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

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 20 May 2008 112,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 76,881 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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CU52 HUH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU52 HUH, 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 CU52 HUH registered?

CU52 HUH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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