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WD02 HZM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,788 mi
Last recorded210,788 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 HZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 210,788 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 12 Sep 2016 210,788 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset ok (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 9 Sep 2016 210,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge showing wear

windows tinted

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 2 Sep 2015 194,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 184,658 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 174,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 174,513 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 7 Jun 2013 174,476 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 165,839 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault in the system.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 149,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 144,263 miles

Airbag warning light is on

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 144,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Airbag warning light is on

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 131,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 131,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 111,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,563 miles

Handbrake drums corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2007 89,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres wearing to inner edges of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 68,123 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 68,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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WD02 HZM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WD02 HZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD02 HZM registered?

WD02 HZM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is WD02 HZM safe to buy?

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