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HF02 AFA

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,260 mi
Last recorded105,260 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 AFA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,853 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 77,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,103 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,659 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 54,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,063 miles

Front tyres have small cracks in tread.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 45,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,222 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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HF02 AFA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HF02 AFA, 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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HF02 AFA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is HF02 AFA safe to buy?

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