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GN52 UTW

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,305 mi
Last recorded201,305 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 201,305 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 201,301 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 183,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section of close to excessive (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front close to excessive behind cover

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 20 Aug 2016 183,206 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section of close to excessive (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front close to excessive behind cover

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 29 Aug 2015 172,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 160,426 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres worn off on edges of tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure resting on brake pipe

Fail 22 Aug 2014 160,422 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres worn off on edges of tread

offside rear lower suspension arm rear bush signs of wear and deterioration

rear exhaust heat shield insecure resting on brake pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2013 149,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damaged offside front lower valance

nearside front tyre side walls damaged

offside rear tyre cut across tread

Fail 22 Aug 2013 148,957 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damaged offside front lower valance

nearside front tyre side walls damaged

offside rear tyre cut across tread

Pass 23 Aug 2012 136,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2011 125,481 miles

front brakes have slight bined

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre has possable puncture

Fail 25 Aug 2011 125,460 miles

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

front brakes have slight bined

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear tyre has possable puncture

Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 113,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 102,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,228 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear 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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GN52 UTW 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 63.2%.

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 GN52 UTW, 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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GN52 UTW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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