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GN02 NZR

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,987 mi
Last recorded129,987 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 118,349 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 118,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,707 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,452 miles

both front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 79,086 miles

all four inner disc starting to corrode

both rear tyres wearing low and wearing on edges

engine managment light stayes on

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,320 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 63,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,172 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)

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 NZR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN02 NZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN02 NZR registered?

GN02 NZR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is GN02 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 NZR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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