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GD52 VBE

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 VBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,885 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 137,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 107,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 92,503 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,995 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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GD52 VBE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD52 VBE, 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 GD52 VBE registered?

GD52 VBE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is GD52 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 VBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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