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GF02 WNS

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 169,238 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 169,057 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 160,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bend (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bend (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,498 miles

headlights misted

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,892 miles

engine area oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine area oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear wheel rims dented

neadlight lenes misted

petrol cap incorrect

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack and front suspention joints

Fail 13 Nov 2014 141,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear wheel rims dented

neadlight lenes misted

petrol cap incorrect

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play steering rack and front suspention joints

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2013 129,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 110,579 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,016 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,225 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)

airbag warning light on

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,527 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,687 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,657 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 WNS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF02 WNS, 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 WNS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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