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GU52 BXN

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,749 mi
Last recorded162,749 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 162,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 155,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 153,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 144,958 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,934 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorating

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 133,934 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Mirror glass deteriorating

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 124,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,208 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 120,961 miles

Central Rear Rear prop shaft joint has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 120,961 miles

Central Rear Rear prop shaft joint has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 120,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Bonnet catch not securing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Dripping Onto Exhaust

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 109,183 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,286 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 91,827 miles

O/S/F anti roll bar link top joint cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,995 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,504 miles

ADVISE N/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,715 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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GU52 BXN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU52 BXN, 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 GU52 BXN registered?

GU52 BXN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is GU52 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 BXN shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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