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SR02 HVF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 159,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bumper repair tape

Fail 31 Mar 2022 159,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bumper repair tape

Pass 1 Apr 2021 154,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 151,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,407 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,955 miles

Offside slight play in trackrod end

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2015 110,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,732 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 96,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,635 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,271 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 56,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 56,815 miles

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,440 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,934 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,320 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 HVF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SR02 HVF, 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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What year was SR02 HVF registered?

SR02 HVF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is SR02 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR02 HVF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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