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HV52 NFO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,673 mi
Last recorded174,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 NFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 174,673 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 162,880 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 162,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 142,507 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Nov 2013 137,639 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 137,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,300 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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,832 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 94,830 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,411 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,411 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,071 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,589 miles

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

parking brake efficiency lower at offside than nearside and total just acheives minimum required

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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HV52 NFO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV52 NFO, 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 HV52 NFO registered?

HV52 NFO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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