CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY02 AXS

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,462 mi
Last recorded133,462 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 AXS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 133,462 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 133,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 129,396 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 129,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 123,754 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 123,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 117,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,821 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 99,727 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,819 miles

Both front anti-roo bar drop link rubbers starting to split and perish

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre low on tread and inner sidewall cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,819 miles

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

Both front anti-roo bar drop link rubbers starting to split and perish

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre low on tread and inner sidewall cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,467 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on outer edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,695 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 46,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2007 46,439 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2006 37,241 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY02 AXS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY02 AXS, 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

How do I check the history of HY02 AXS?

You can check the full history of HY02 AXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY02 AXS registered?

HY02 AXS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is HY02 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY02 AXS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY02 AXS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY02 AXS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.