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H17 NPM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 NPM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 54,609 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 45,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 37,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 23,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,762 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 22,762 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer has no fluid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 22,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 21,833 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,460 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 20,460 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 19,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 12,120 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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H17 NPM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H17 NPM, 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 H17 NPM registered?

H17 NPM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is H17 NPM safe to buy?

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