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HF52 FYX

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,698 mi
Last recorded155,698 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 155,698 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 155,696 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 152,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm-inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm-inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,237 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 116,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,585 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,435 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,959 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,445 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,445 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,253 miles

n/s/r outer side lamp not working

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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HF52 FYX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey 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 HF52 FYX, 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 HF52 FYX registered?

HF52 FYX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is HF52 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 FYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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