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GV52 EVD

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,012 mi
Last recorded69,012 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EVD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 69,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,778 miles

sump oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,770 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,746 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,686 miles

advise chip in screen

Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,684 miles

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

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

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

advise chip in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,094 miles

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

advise chip in screen

advise engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,281 miles

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

ns park brake effort low

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,855 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,633 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 9,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,999 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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GV52 EVD 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 83.3%.

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 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 GV52 EVD, 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 GV52 EVD registered?

GV52 EVD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is GV52 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 EVD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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