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HK52 AZL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 AZL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 98,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,779 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,485 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,446 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,446 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Additional (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,001 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both front brake discs corroded inner face

Nearside Front brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner friction surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre punctured in outer tread area

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

Steel fuel lines corroded at rear

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,322 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,912 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,991 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

offside front brake flexi slightly twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

parking brake effiency slightly low

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,583 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 43,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 29,699 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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HK52 AZL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 HK52 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK52 AZL registered?

HK52 AZL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is HK52 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 AZL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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