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SR02 HKM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HKM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026
Fail 27 Feb 2026 196,858 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 193,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 182,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 181,597 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 179,658 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 177,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 177,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 172,933 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 172,893 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 169,230 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 169,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 158,633 miles

Nearside Front lower fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drop link from roll bar gaiter perished

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear roll bar drop link gaiter perished

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2018 158,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted close to road wheel on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front lower fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drop link from roll bar gaiter perished

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear roll bar drop link gaiter perished

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 147,840 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,399 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 139,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,823 miles

front bumper trim damaged

front tyres worn low

nearside front fog light lens broken

rear anti roll bar drop links dust covers perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes covered, unable to view

tested wet

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 5 Oct 2015 131,823 miles

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

front bumper trim damaged

front tyres worn low

nearside front fog light lens broken

rear anti roll bar drop links dust covers perished

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes covered, unable to view

tested wet

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,413 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 126,377 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and heavily coated unable to view fully.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 18 Sep 2012 116,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 111,180 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,587 miles

Rear dics poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,184 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 86,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,799 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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SR02 HKM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SR02 HKM, 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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SR02 HKM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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