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GD02 XJX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

147,424 mi
Last recorded147,424 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XJX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 147,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 138,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 133,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 129,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 128,599 miles

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Under vehicle, possibly from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

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

Coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2020 126,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 99,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,618 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,335 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 8,616 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,116 miles

24 per cent front brake imbalance JUST PASSED

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,562 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,562 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,207 miles

front tyres wearing inner tread.

parking brake did not achieve lock out during the brake test

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,233 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 XJX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

GD02 XJX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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