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GL52 GHY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 133,419 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 133,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight internal reflector disconected from mountings no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,427 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 115,423 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2013 111,839 miles

advise n/s/f has cut in tread .

advise n/s/r tyre nail

advise o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2012 104,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads look low front discs starting to rust

Pass 28 May 2012 104,507 miles

front pads look low front discs starting to rust

Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,942 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 27 May 2011 99,863 miles

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

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)

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

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,266 miles

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

both front tyres very close to limit on edges slight misting of oil o\s rack gaiter and rear axle seal

Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres very close to limit on edges slight misting of oil o\s rack gaiter and rear axle seal

Fail 28 May 2010 91,188 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 84,335 miles

park brake efficiency just in minimum limit, advise strip and inspect

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,439 miles

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

offside steering rack gaiter damp with oil

Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,439 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

offside steering rack gaiter damp with oil

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,439 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,439 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff to open

offside steering rack gaiter damp with oil

Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bumper damage

oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GL52 GHY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL52 GHY, 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 GL52 GHY registered?

GL52 GHY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is GL52 GHY safe to buy?

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