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DE02 HXL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 122,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 117,960 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 101,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 101,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,245 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,118 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front headlight beam outputs weak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 81,725 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear wheel bearings sound slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,905 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,808 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

O/S front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 59,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 52,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HXL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE02 HXL, 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 DE02 HXL registered?

DE02 HXL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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