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HV02 JDF

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

220,496 mi
Last recorded220,496 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 JDF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 220,496 miles

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)

both front brake dust shields loose

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 220,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front brake dust shields loose

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 206,386 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

front exhaust broken

front tyres wearing on edges (3mm in testable area)

n/s/front brake pad wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low (warning lights)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 191,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 176,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 176,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 163,879 miles

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

front exhaust system brackets very rusty

o/s/front brake back plate insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2011 151,024 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 151,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 137,510 miles

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 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake hose nearly tuching strutt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 124,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 110,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 110,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 95,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,629 miles

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

front tyers wearing on outer edge

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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HV02 JDF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV02 JDF, 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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HV02 JDF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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