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EU52 GPZ

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,253 mi
Last recorded112,253 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 GPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 102,260 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front most arm front most bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Fail 9 May 2016 102,260 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper dust caps split (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front tyre nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front most arm front most bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,871 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)

Pass 31 May 2013 92,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 88,646 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 84,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 77,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,843 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 73,531 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 66,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,082 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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EU52 GPZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EU52 GPZ, 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 EU52 GPZ registered?

EU52 GPZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 GPZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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