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HW02 CGX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

178,963 mi
Last recorded178,963 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 CGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 178,963 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 178,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 177,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 177,047 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 177,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 176,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 176,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 175,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 174,566 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 174,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 173,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 171,375 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 171,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 168,080 miles

brake pad waring light on

Fail 31 Jul 2014 168,071 miles

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

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

brake pad waring light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 164,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 164,731 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 158,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 157,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 151,534 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 151,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2010 146,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 139,428 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,727 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 98,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 98,401 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,454 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 77,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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HW02 CGX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HW02 CGX, 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 HW02 CGX registered?

HW02 CGX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is HW02 CGX safe to buy?

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