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HS02 CWA

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,966 mi
Last recorded200,966 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 CWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 200,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front exhaust down pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 200,966 miles

Front exhaust down pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gases.

Fail 20 Jul 2013 191,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake caliper clip missing.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 191,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake caliper clip missing.

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 28 May 2012 176,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 175,808 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 163,749 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 163,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 153,507 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Apr 2009 142,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 130,325 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 87,583 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 87,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HS02 CWA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HS02 CWA, 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 HS02 CWA registered?

HS02 CWA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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