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GD51 DNO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,959 mi
Last recorded149,959 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 149,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 145,716 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 142,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,439 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 136,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tread wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 136,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven tread wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 132,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm

Fail 31 Mar 2021 132,949 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0 mm

Pass 6 Apr 2020 129,832 miles

both headlamp getting deteriorated

both rear tyre valves cracking

slight brake bind offside front brake

Pass 28 Mar 2019 125,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on shoulders and perishing in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,590 miles

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

Nearside Front inner brake pad low

Offside Front inner brake pad low

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,100 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,092 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,602 miles

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 19 Apr 2014 88,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,112 miles

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 2 Mar 2012 47,814 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,886 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to crack/perish

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,043 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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GD51 DNO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD51 DNO, 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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GD51 DNO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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