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HT02 UMA

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 UMA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2013 119,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2013 119,785 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 113,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of exhaust system deteriated

t/p warning lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,366 miles

Front bumper insecure

tyre moniter lamp on

underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,389 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner lamp not working

sill civers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,410 miles

undertray a bit loose,air bag light on, brake pad warning lamp on,windsceen damaged behind interior mirror cover,

Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,327 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering seems a bit knotchy,may be due to inner tie rods worn but will need investigation

undertray a bit loose,air bag light on, brake pad warning lamp on,windsceen damaged behind interior mirror cover,

Pass 16 Aug 2008 83,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,039 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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HT02 UMA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT02 UMA, 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 HT02 UMA registered?

HT02 UMA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is HT02 UMA safe to buy?

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