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GF02 TBZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,470 mi
Last recorded47,470 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,470 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 47,470 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 46,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 46,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 45,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 45,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 43,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,218 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 39,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,534 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,494 miles

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorated in tread and sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,383 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 15,399 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 TBZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GF02 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

GF02 TBZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is GF02 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 TBZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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