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SB51 HUU

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,992 mi
Last recorded144,992 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 HUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 144,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 14 May 2019 144,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2018 137,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs have corrosion to inner faces

wiper blades torn

Fail 28 Apr 2018 137,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor area at jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective detached from mounting (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor area at jacking point (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2017 133,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,inner mounting (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded/holed but outwith prescribed areas

Fail 4 May 2017 133,054 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,inner mounting (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded/holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Slight rotational noise

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 125,288 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Slight rotational noise

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 117,509 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP STAYS ON

Fuel pipe/s corroded

REAR OF BOTH INNER SILLS HAS CORROSLON BUT NO PENETRATION FOUND

Fail 5 May 2015 117,509 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP STAYS ON

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT ON INNER SIDEWALL

REAR OF BOTH INNER SILLS HAS CORROSLON BUT NO PENETRATION FOUND

Pass 1 May 2014 99,394 miles

fuel pipes corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,394 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,082 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front back plates loose

Fail 15 Nov 2013 99,082 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front back plates loose

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/ front back plate loose o/s/ front back plate loose rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,276 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/ front back plate loose o/s/ front back plate loose rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,191 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 discs rusted

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 discs rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,777 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,230 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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SB51 HUU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB51 HUU, 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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SB51 HUU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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