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HX02 HAE

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,705 mi
Last recorded150,705 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 HAE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 150,705 miles

Both front tyre valves are cracked

Front exhaust system deteriorated.

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded, unable to clearly assess pipes in the clips.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 144,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 135,931 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 135,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,172 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 107,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,598 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 91,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,065 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,309 miles

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

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

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

hand brake tight on o/s/r

n/s/r tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,614 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,786 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 55,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,287 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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HX02 HAE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX02 HAE, 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 HX02 HAE registered?

HX02 HAE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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