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ST02 HMZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,237 mi
Last recorded159,237 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 159,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 149,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake, slight bind

Pass 15 Feb 2017 140,530 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 14 Feb 2017 140,529 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 5 May 2015 138,535 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,155 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 121,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 121,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 110,831 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 110,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,111 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 74,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,727 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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ST02 HMZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ST02 HMZ, 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 ST02 HMZ registered?

ST02 HMZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is ST02 HMZ safe to buy?

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