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HV52 UKF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,531 mi
Last recorded220,531 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 UKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 220,531 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 220,531 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 x side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 219,140 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 24 Aug 2023 219,140 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 31 Aug 2022 215,278 miles

Front Rack end has slight play

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear upper suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear upper suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Down drivers side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 209,172 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear in both rack ends ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper suspension link arm boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 209,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension rose joint very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear in both rack ends ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper suspension link arm boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019
Pass 10 May 2018 205,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 201,129 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

all 4 brake discs worn/rusty

Fail 26 May 2017 201,129 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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)

all 4 brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 189,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 189,037 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 177,752 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 177,726 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 176,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 164,958 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 164,958 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 150,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 135,198 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 115,638 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BELOW 1.6mm ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 2 Dec 2005 96,933 miles

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

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 UKF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV52 UKF, 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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HV52 UKF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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