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GM02 LXJ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,220 mi
Last recorded184,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 184,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 184,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 175,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mounting broken (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 175,170 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mounting broken (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 165,656 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

exhaust mount broken

top stop not working

under shields fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 165,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to reinforcement,marked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to reinforcement,marked (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

exhaust mount broken

top stop not working

under shields fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 155,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 146,746 miles

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 146,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 137,047 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 137,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

battery goes flat,charge light glimmers

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

tyre pressures incorrectly set

Pass 11 Aug 2009 126,500 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 126,489 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Air bag warning light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 113,847 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 113,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 104,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,301 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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GM02 LXJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GM02 LXJ, 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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GM02 LXJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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