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GJ52 UEU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,898 mi
Last recorded182,898 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UEU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 182,898 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front windows tinted

sticker on the offside upper section of windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2016 171,958 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

Oil leak ()

STICKER ON WINDSCREEN OFFSIDE UPPER

Fail 11 Jul 2016 171,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAIN FEEDS FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

Oil leak ()

STICKER ON WINDSCREEN OFFSIDE UPPER

Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 143,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 137,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 127,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertray fitted (damaged) unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2011 126,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray fitted (damaged) unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,832 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 116,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 99,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,633 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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GJ52 UEU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ52 UEU, 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 GJ52 UEU registered?

GJ52 UEU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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