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GD02 DZT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,485 mi
Last recorded154,485 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 DZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 154,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 139,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside outersill

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 134,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 129,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some fuel pipes coated

Pass 5 May 2018 117,062 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes area (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 116,925 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipes area (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 111,075 miles

Engine Light On Dash

Offside Front Nail in tyre In Sidewall. Unrepairable ()

Fail 22 May 2017 111,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Light On Dash

Offside Front Nail in tyre In Sidewall. Unrepairable ()

Pass 9 May 2016 97,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 84,391 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 77,500 miles

FRont windscreen has a few minor stone chips

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

Pass 17 May 2012 70,926 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 63,783 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,374 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f brake effort low

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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GD02 DZT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GD02 DZT, 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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GD02 DZT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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