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HY02 MVZ

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,725 mi
Last recorded177,725 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 MVZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 177,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 177,724 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 169,050 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 169,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 160,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 152,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 124,095 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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 106,288 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,106 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,988 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)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 93,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,896 miles

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

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

aux drive belt worn/cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,390 miles

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

near side front tyre worn close to wear bars

off side rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,387 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre worn close to wear bars

off side rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 68,107 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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HY02 MVZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HY02 MVZ, 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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HY02 MVZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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