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SV52 HHU

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,288 mi
Last recorded220,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 HHU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 220,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 220,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 210,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 210,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered in black film (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 204,771 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 192,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 181,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 174,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 167,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipe from tank to filter slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 157,355 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2018 157,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

fuel pipes rusty

judders in reverse

Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 146,550 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 114,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 114,408 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 110,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2013 110,747 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,694 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,694 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,134 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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 7 Oct 2009 48,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,649 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,682 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,199 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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SV52 HHU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV52 HHU, 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 SV52 HHU registered?

SV52 HHU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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