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GF02 FYY

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,821 miles

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 5 Dec 2018 144,821 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 142,670 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 142,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,489 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 137,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 137,142 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 124,674 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)

oil level on the minimum

Fail 8 Feb 2014 124,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level on the minimum

Pass 7 Sep 2012 121,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,414 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 105,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,131 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,520 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,955 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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GF02 FYY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYY, 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 GF02 FYY registered?

GF02 FYY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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