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HG02 GVX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 GVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 118,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 118,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears along the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,019 miles

Front anti roll links slight play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 115,019 miles

Front anti roll links slight play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 113,618 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Outre sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 30 Mar 2021 113,618 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inside edge close too cords Dangerous condition (5.2.3 (e))

Outre sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator light comes on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,387 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,861 miles

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,599 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,164 miles

slight play in rack arms

Fail 26 Feb 2014 79,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlamp ingressed with damp beam image weak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,971 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 63,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,427 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)

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,276 miles

front pads low †stone chip in screen

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 GVX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HG02 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

HG02 GVX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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