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GL02 FPC

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,909 mi
Last recorded159,909 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 FPC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 159,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 159,909 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 157,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 152,481 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,618 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 151,618 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 142,955 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 128,763 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 128,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 109,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 100,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror housing cover missing

Fail 26 May 2014 100,776 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror housing cover missing

Pass 21 May 2013 95,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 95,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 5 Apr 2012 89,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,652 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 84,681 miles

Front number plate cracked..

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)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 76,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,189 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 65,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,484 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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GL02 FPC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL02 FPC, 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 GL02 FPC registered?

GL02 FPC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is GL02 FPC safe to buy?

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