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DF02 HPJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,729 mi
Last recorded103,729 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,729 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 103,622 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,897 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,195 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 61,126 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 45,651 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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DF02 HPJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF02 HPJ, 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 DF02 HPJ registered?

DF02 HPJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is DF02 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 HPJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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