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HX02 YGV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,112 mi
Last recorded169,112 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 169,112 miles

BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN IN SEALENTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SILLS COVERS FITED NOT ALLOWING FULLIN INSPECVTION OF THE SILL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 151,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,174 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 116,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,342 miles

front discs pitted.

front washers poor.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,357 miles

air bag light showing on dash.

bumper damage to near side front.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light showing on dash.

bumper damage to near side front.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,070 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,009 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 69,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 52,744 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 YGV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

HX02 YGV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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