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GF52 XZA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,441 mi
Last recorded175,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 XZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 175,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 175,225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 170,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 170,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 165,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 160,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 155,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 142,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 132,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 122,945 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 122,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 112,114 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,035 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 90,034 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 90,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 69,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,858 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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GF52 XZA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GF52 XZA, 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 GF52 XZA registered?

GF52 XZA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is GF52 XZA safe to buy?

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