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FC02 FHJ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,620 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK UPPER BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,493 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,201 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,638 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,226 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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FC02 FHJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FC02 FHJ, 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 FC02 FHJ registered?

FC02 FHJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FC02 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC02 FHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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