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GD02 WZE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,059 mi
Last recorded120,059 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,059 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019
Pass 29 Jun 2018
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 117,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 117,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 107,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 107,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,792 miles

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,018 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 47,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,741 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,894 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,387 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 WZE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WZE, 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 GD02 WZE registered?

GD02 WZE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is GD02 WZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 WZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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