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GD02 MUC

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,000 mi
Last recorded230,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 MUC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 230,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 210,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 207,157 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 198,835 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 198,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 192,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 192,128 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 188,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 179,539 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 179,537 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 169,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 159,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 152,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 145,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,615 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 136,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 127,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 119,512 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 119,512 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,176 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,091 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 91,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,992 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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GD02 MUC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUC, 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 GD02 MUC registered?

GD02 MUC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is GD02 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 MUC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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