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HX02 XOD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,376 mi
Last recorded198,376 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 XOD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 198,376 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level lamp flashing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 197,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level lamp flashing (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 184,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 184,080 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 169,536 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 169,536 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 153,431 miles

creaking noise from n/s rear suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2017 153,431 miles

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

creaking noise from n/s rear suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,099 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 117,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 113,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 108,517 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,477 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 60,279 miles

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

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

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 XOD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HX02 XOD, 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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HX02 XOD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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