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2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

251,696 mi
Last recorded251,696 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 ABN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 251,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 245,822 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 245,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 224,966 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 224,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 210,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 210,715 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 190,230 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 190,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust slight blow and damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 171,034 miles

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 1 Apr 2011 158,825 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

Fail 24 Mar 2011 155,823 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

Pass 24 Mar 2010 141,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 125,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 125,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 105,856 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Oct 2006 83,832 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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HK02 ABN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK02 ABN, 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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HK02 ABN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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