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GL02 XON

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

58,136 mi
Last recorded58,136 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,136 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 58,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,410 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 47,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the front wiper blades are smearing

the n/s/r brake disc is corroded

the o/s/f washer jet is semi-working

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,384 miles

the front wiper blades are smearing

the n/s/r brake disc is corroded

the o/s/f washer jet is semi-working

Fail 3 Dec 2007 47,353 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,028 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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GL02 XON is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 XON, 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 XON registered?

GL02 XON is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is GL02 XON safe to buy?

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