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DE02 HXC

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,290 mi
Last recorded145,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HXC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 145,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 141,783 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 135,347 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 134,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 125,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2010 125,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,580 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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DE02 HXC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE02 HXC, 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 DE02 HXC registered?

DE02 HXC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is DE02 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 HXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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