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LF02 HDO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,654 mi
Last recorded102,654 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 HDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,654 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker top mount very small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES SLIGHTY CORRODED AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker top mount very small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad more worn than rest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes on o/s/r sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 89,865 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,738 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlights

Offside Front slight condensation in headlights

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,158 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Coolant leak.

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,085 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front both brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear both brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,945 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded .

Fail 9 Nov 2015 85,945 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded .

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,843 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 84,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,692 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,204 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 77,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,707 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,441 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,792 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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LF02 HDO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF02 HDO, 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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LF02 HDO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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