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FT02 HVS

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,132 mi
Last recorded142,132 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HVS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Sep 2017 126,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016
Fail 14 Sep 2016

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,253 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of tesrt

Fail 22 Sep 2014 114,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,823 miles

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

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

front & rear discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,164 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,100 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,115 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,114 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FT02 HVS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FT02 HVS, 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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FT02 HVS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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