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HF02 TYP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

234,079 mi
Last recorded234,079 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 TYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 234,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 227,149 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 227,147 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 218,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 207,152 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 207,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 196,977 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 182,319 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 182,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 174,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 163,418 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 151,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 140,044 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 140,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,144 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front anti roll bar rubber mounts worn

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link gaiters split

offside front tyre worn and feathered inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front anti roll bar rubber mounts worn

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link gaiters split

offside front tyre worn and feathered inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,575 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 19 Mar 2008 46,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,644 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 TYP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HF02 TYP, 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 HF02 TYP registered?

HF02 TYP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is HF02 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 TYP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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