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GB52 TJB

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,552 mi
Last recorded142,552 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB52 TJB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 142,552 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 142,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55zr16 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 135,610 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,483 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 86,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 79,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,457 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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GB52 TJB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GB52 TJB, 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 GB52 TJB registered?

GB52 TJB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is GB52 TJB safe to buy?

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