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GU52 BYA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,716 mi
Last recorded177,716 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BYA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 177,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 171,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi **BORDERLINE** (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 156,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper misaligned and wheel arch lose

vehicle has corrosion on the underside

Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 129,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,644 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 117,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front head lamp patterns poor

both rear stabiliser links slight play in ball joints

temporary exhaust bandage fitted on front flexi

Fail 10 Feb 2014 112,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front head lamp patterns poor

both rear stabiliser links slight play in ball joints

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2012 107,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the inner shoulder, recommend relacing as could cause tyre to blow out

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the inner shoulder, recommend relacing as could cause tyre to blow out

Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,623 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front 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 18 Apr 2008 92,623 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,330 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,284 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 BYA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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