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GN02 GYB

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 GYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 100,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 92,078 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 88,524 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear. ()

Front Oil leak under engine. ()

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 11 Nov 2016 79,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,379 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe has some corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed slight corrosion (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened slight play (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed slight corrosion (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,890 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate fading

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate fading

Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 56,986 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 56,835 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 56,835 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,561 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,227 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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GN02 GYB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GN02 GYB, 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 GN02 GYB registered?

GN02 GYB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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