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GV02 LLA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,657 mi
Last recorded120,657 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LLA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 120,657 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 120,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,658 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

nsf nsr tyres side wall cut

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,328 miles

NSF TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

OSF TYRE CRACKING & WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSF TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIOATION

Pass 27 Oct 2012 101,037 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 90,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,739 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,845 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 60,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,148 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 51,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GV02 LLA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GV02 LLA, 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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What year was GV02 LLA registered?

GV02 LLA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is GV02 LLA safe to buy?

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