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GU02 VEV

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,592 mi
Last recorded137,592 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VEV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 137,592 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 137,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,700 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 129,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 110,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,931 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,636 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,277 miles

near side rear tyre tread depth veryt low and near side front tyre tread worn low on edges.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 86,277 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread epth very low & n/s front tyre tread worn low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,950 miles

near side front tyre has small cut in outer side wall due to kerbing/ cords not exposed

slight damage to near side rear wheel arch-no sharp protruding edges

Fail 26 Jan 2009 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side front tyre has small cut in outer side wall due to kerbing/ cords not exposed

slight damage to near side rear wheel arch-no sharp protruding edges

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,594 miles

near side and offside front tyres worn slightly inside edges

offside rear tyre worn inside and out side edges

slight damage /cut to outer side wall of near side front tyre -cords not exposed

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 63,860 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VEV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU02 VEV, 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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GU02 VEV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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