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HX52 HVF

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,676 mi
Last recorded163,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 163,676 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 162,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 161,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 156,692 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 156,671 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 148,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 148,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,819 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,255 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2014 133,255 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,667 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 116,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2010 105,064 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,318 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,318 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 2 Sep 2008 77,505 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear low

small stone chip middle bottom front screen

strong advice both rear tyres on limit of 1,6mm

Pass 25 Aug 2007 60,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 34,682 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 34,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HX52 HVF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX52 HVF, 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 HX52 HVF registered?

HX52 HVF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is HX52 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX52 HVF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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