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FB02 HMX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,211 mi
Last recorded127,211 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 121,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,720 miles

Child seat in rear Play in innner steering joints

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 119,720 miles

Child seat in rear Play in innner steering joints

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,239 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 111,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,878 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 104,421 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,602 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2005 43,154 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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FB02 HMX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FB02 HMX, 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 FB02 HMX registered?

FB02 HMX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is FB02 HMX safe to buy?

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