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GU52 PNY

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 PNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 134,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s mirror glass damaged

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 20 Mar 2012 109,536 miles

air bag light on

engine managment light on

low effort on n/s parking brake

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

engine managment light on

low effort on n/s parking brake

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,477 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2011 97,477 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,091 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light staying on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,033 miles

Airbag light stays on

Under vehile covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under vehile covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 29 Sep 2006 111,714 miles

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

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

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 PNY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PNY, 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 PNY registered?

GU52 PNY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is GU52 PNY safe to buy?

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