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EJ02 GSO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,627 mi
Last recorded230,627 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 GSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 230,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 212,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 212,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 199,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 199,498 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 185,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 185,887 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 174,144 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 169,309 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 169,300 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 163,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 161,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 158,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 155,537 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 155,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 152,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 148,742 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 148,742 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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EJ02 GSO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ02 GSO, 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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EJ02 GSO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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