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GF02 UHR

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 UHR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent out of shape (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 412,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 12 Aug 2017 383,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 360,039 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 345,921 miles

OSR Tyre has a cut on the inner shoulder not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 24 Jul 2015 345,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OSR Tyre has a cut on the inner shoulder not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 1 Aug 2014 321,996 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 321,830 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 308,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 30,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brak fluid light staying on

ns rear heat shield insceure

Pass 2 Jul 2012 284,650 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 250,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 250,184 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 207,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 207,890 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 169,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 126,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,602 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,586 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,252 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 UHR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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