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GL52 PTX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,123 mi
Last recorded168,123 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 PTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 168,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 162,334 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components and front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some mechanical components.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 156,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring some mechanical components.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 144,472 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some mechanical parts and steel brake pipes.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,384 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 117,085 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,287 miles

Nearside Sill Panel Damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2012 114,287 miles

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

Nearside Sill Panel Damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2011 109,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 109,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 104,128 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 98,300 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 98,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 78,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 67,749 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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GL52 PTX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL52 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

GL52 PTX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is GL52 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 PTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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