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GD51 RMU

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,864 mi
Last recorded206,864 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 RMU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 206,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at rear corroded, recommend attention as most cannot be seen due to routing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside washer not working

front discs pitted and pads appear to be getting low

front tyres wearing out severely on inner edges ---pos track

n/s/r link ball joint has a little wear may cause knocking

Fail 6 Apr 2016 206,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low popped off adjuster internally (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-40ZR-17-94W (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at rear corroded, recommend attention as most cannot be seen due to routing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside washer not working

front discs pitted and pads appear to be getting low

front tyres wearing out severely on inner edges ---pos track

n/s/r link ball joint has a little wear may cause knocking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 199,472 miles

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 front to rear brake pipe corroded to limit above rear sub-frame.

rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 199,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 front to rear brake pipe corroded to limit above rear sub-frame.

rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 190,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 190,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 181,636 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 177,089 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 157,781 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 141,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 141,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 123,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 110,870 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 92,364 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 RMU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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