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HT51 DKX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,002 mi
Last recorded178,002 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 DKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 178,002 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 178,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel (7.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 170,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 170,446 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 161,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust front bracket broken

Fail 17 Jul 2013 161,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 150,946 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicating a fault.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 142,819 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket on cat corroded

tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2010 135,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 128,960 miles

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres are wearing inner edge also cracking and perishing

Pass 16 May 2008 105,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 92,358 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges and perishing

Fail 16 May 2007 92,358 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside and perishing

nearside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 18 May 2006 79,784 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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HT51 DKX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT51 DKX, 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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HT51 DKX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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