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HY51 EUJ

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,288 mi
Last recorded168,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 EUJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 168,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 163,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 156,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 152,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 139,173 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 139,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,455 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 121,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 106,426 miles

n/s dip beam intensity slightly lower than o/s - beam pattern good

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,275 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,541 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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HY51 EUJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY51 EUJ, 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 HY51 EUJ registered?

HY51 EUJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is HY51 EUJ safe to buy?

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