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GP02 DXW

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,057 mi
Last recorded156,057 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 DXW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 156,057 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 156,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 153,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 153,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 150,640 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 147,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014

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

handbrake efficiency met but must be applied firmly

unable to read mileage

Pass 27 Jun 2013

handbrake efficiency met but must be applied firmly

Fail 27 Jun 2013

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake efficiency met but must be applied firmly

Pass 2 May 2012 136,202 miles

advanced cracking and damage to nearside front outer tyre wall(new tyre recommended)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside front tyre cracked/split on outer tyre wall

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,065 miles

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,065 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 129,580 miles

hand brake efficiency low and would benefit from attention

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 21 Apr 2010 129,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 125,375 miles

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

advanced wear in offside rear anti roll bar link

slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Apr 2008 119,697 miles

offside parking brake efficiency poor

wear in offside rear suspension anti roll bar drop link

Fail 14 Apr 2008 119,670 miles

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

offside handbrake effort would benefit from attention

slight wear in offside rear anti roll bar "drop link"

Pass 4 Jan 2007 106,215 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 106,215 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 68,735 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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GP02 DXW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GP02 DXW, 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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GP02 DXW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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