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GU02 NHD

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

251,222 mi
Last recorded251,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 NHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 251,222 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 239,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 223,065 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 223,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 212,092 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 212,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 203,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 202,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 201,768 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 201,768 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 197,522 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 195,595 miles

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2016 192,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 186,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 178,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 170,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 170,043 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 160,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 153,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 145,947 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 145,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 137,610 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 137,610 miles

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

air bag light staying on.

parking brake efficiency a bit low on offside rear.

Pass 24 Dec 2007 127,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 112,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 31,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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GU02 NHD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GU02 NHD, 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 GU02 NHD registered?

GU02 NHD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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