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SA02 DHX

2002 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,799 mi
Last recorded153,799 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 DHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 152,064 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 152,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 151,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 151,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side rear side seal has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2015 149,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 132,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,922 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 103,689 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,082 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,082 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,328 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 102,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 102,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SA02 DHX is a 2002 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA02 DHX, 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 SA02 DHX registered?

SA02 DHX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is SA02 DHX safe to buy?

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