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HG02 EPA

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,666 mi
Last recorded142,666 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 EPA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 142,666 miles

Front tyres close to bold on edges.

Rear tyres very close to bold on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 137,652 miles

Nearside Rear slight buckle inner rim.

Rear tyres close to bold on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 134,097 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 134,097 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 128,960 miles

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

exhaust flexi poor.

osf tyre close to bold on inner edge.

rear tyres close to bold on inner edges..

Pass 21 May 2013 123,837 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Pass 24 May 2012 118,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 118,298 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 113,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 107,440 miles

slight buckle in nsf and nsr wheel inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,288 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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HG02 EPA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG02 EPA, 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 HG02 EPA registered?

HG02 EPA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HG02 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 EPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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