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HF02 KRK

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,579 mi
Last recorded177,579 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 KRK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 177,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 170,666 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing from inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r rust jacking point

o/s/r rust jacking point

Pass 22 Sep 2022 157,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 152,685 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside dip beam dimmer than n/s

Pass 27 Jul 2020 145,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting to show around jacking point blocks

engine ,under tray covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 Jul 2020 145,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint and nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion starting to show around jacking point blocks

engine ,under tray covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 145,161 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joints and fixing nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner treads

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around jacking point area

engine and under tray covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,449 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around jacking point mounts

engine and under tray covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

wiper rubbers split on ends

Fail 3 Jul 2018 131,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around jacking point mounts

engine and under tray covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jul 2017 122,549 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap washer seal slight perishing

nearside and offside rear jacking point areas corroded

plastic covers fitted to under sills nearside and offside

Fail 19 Jul 2017 122,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap washer seal slight perishing

nearside and offside rear jacking point areas corroded

plastic covers fitted to under sills nearside and offside

Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,607 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,607 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 107,100 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,898 miles

rear steel brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,476 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly inner and outer edges

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,296 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 KRK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRK, 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 KRK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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