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HS51 CGG

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,040 mi
Last recorded186,040 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CGG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 186,040 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 185,682 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 185,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 182,636 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and Differential misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust on rear Brake Discs(both sides)

Fail 5 Oct 2020 182,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and Differential misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust on rear Brake Discs(both sides)

Fail 26 Oct 2019 182,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 179,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 179,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 175,484 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes weak.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both. (2.7.3)

Front propshaft bush weak.

Fuel pipes corroded various.

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pipes corroded various.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 175,462 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Both front roll bar bushes weak.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limits inside edge.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Various. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded various.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 167,083 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 158,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 158,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded Underside Of Vehicle

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 25 Jul 2014 152,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 148,168 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 148,166 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 134,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 123,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 115,136 miles

front propshaft joint badly worn

stone chip windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2009 115,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 94,894 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,837 miles

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

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

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

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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HS51 CGG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS51 CGG, 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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HS51 CGG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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