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GF02 FYN

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,313 mi
Last recorded243,313 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FYN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 243,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 243,313 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 238,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 219,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 206,175 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 206,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 193,863 miles

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

Very minor corrosion appearing around both rear wheel arches and sills

Pass 12 Apr 2014 175,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leaking from gearbox onto rear gearbox rubber mountings

Fail 28 Mar 2014 174,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

minor corrosion to NSR and OSR wheel arches

Fail 2 Apr 2013 155,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

front registrationplate deteriorated

offside rear brake caliper anti vibration spring missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 155,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

front registrationplate deteriorated

offside rear brake caliper anti vibration spring missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 142,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

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

Handbrake performance weak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 128,670 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminat

Fail 20 Apr 2011 128,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake performance weak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,095 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,516 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate de-laminating

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate de-laminating

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,746 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2007 78,746 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,139 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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GF02 FYN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF02 FYN, 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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GF02 FYN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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