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GU52 BXY

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,377 mi
Last recorded134,377 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BXY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 134,377 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 127,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 117,736 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 117,735 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,913 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear heat shield broken

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,541 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 81,606 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,606 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,749 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,067 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,745 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,513 miles

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer jet spray poor

Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,604 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,837 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 BXY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GU52 BXY, 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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GU52 BXY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 BXY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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