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GL02 WYB

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,880 mi
Last recorded195,880 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 WYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 195,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 183,237 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 183,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 166,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 148,182 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 148,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 142,157 miles

all brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

front lower arm bushes worn and suspension noisy

headlamp lenses fading

rear tyres just legal

Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,600 miles

brake pipes rusty

engine light stays on

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front suspension noisey

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2015 131,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

brake pipes rusty

engine light stays on

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front suspension noisey

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2014 124,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 124,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2013 107,388 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,336 miles

all tyres low

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 23 May 2011 94,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,999 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,679 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 WYB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYB, 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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GL02 WYB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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