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GJ02 YMU

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,670 mi
Last recorded204,670 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 YMU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 204,670 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 204,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 181,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 169,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 168,547 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 168,544 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 165,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 162,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 154,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 137,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,361 miles

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

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,504 miles

rear tyres warn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,699 miles

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

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

n/s front inner pad looks worn and discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,243 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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GJ02 YMU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ02 YMU, 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 GJ02 YMU registered?

GJ02 YMU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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