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HS02 SFX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 SFX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 112,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,365 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 107,365 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,857 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,729 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body damage

Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

body damage

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyre treads getting low

slight body damage

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,731 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight body damage

Pass 8 Feb 2012 69,610 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2012 69,609 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,138 miles

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

n/s/f bumper insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,032 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2009 58,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,699 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,235 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SFX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HS02 SFX, 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 HS02 SFX registered?

HS02 SFX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is HS02 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS02 SFX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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