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FH02 FWP

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,856 mi
Last recorded173,856 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 FWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 173,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 163,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,487 miles

Front tyres perishing 235-45-zr 17 97w maxxis

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 152,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel n/s and o/s (3.1.6b)

Front exhaust rubber mount broken

Front tyres perishing 235-45-zr 17 97w maxxis

Oil leak ()

Rear tailgate doesnt open without key

Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 136,683 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 136,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 128,598 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,415 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 119,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

All brake discs in poor condition.

Alot of movement in both front of front bottom arm subframe mounting bushes.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,053 miles

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

front discs liped and corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 108,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front discs liped and corroded.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 107,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,433 miles

o/s &n/s inside discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 104,433 miles

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

o/s &n/s inside discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,868 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 98,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,462 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 86,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,294 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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FH02 FWP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH02 FWP, 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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FH02 FWP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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