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HXZ 9530

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,703 mi
Last recorded194,703 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 9530
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 194,703 miles

n/s/r bumper damaged

slight blue smoke

Pass 15 Jun 2019 176,092 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake lever slight high

Pass 25 Jun 2018 162,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 152,827 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 140,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,313 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking on edges

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 134,270 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking on edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 124,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres chave slight perishing to tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,770 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 115,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,519 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,462 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,830 miles

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

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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HXZ 9530 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HXZ 9530, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HXZ 9530 registered?

HXZ 9530 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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