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GK52 FZS

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FZS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened.

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements.

Pass 1 May 2025 90,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,055 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 2 Oct 2024 89,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on pre 2003

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Sep 2023 85,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,712 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 89,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rust to rear sills.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,902 miles

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

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

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

Various underbody area's corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various underbody area's corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear end of both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,523 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,152 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,288 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,261 miles

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,914 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GK52 FZS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GK52 FZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK52 FZS registered?

GK52 FZS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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