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HG02 RVO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 RVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,112 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 82,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,881 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,881 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,448 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area. (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,769 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 67,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 67,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,677 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,324 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 RVO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

HG02 RVO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is HG02 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 RVO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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