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GV52 RYW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

401,644 mi
Last recorded401,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 RYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 401,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 240,005 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 230,374 miles

power steering pump area damp with oil

under trays / engine covers fitted

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Dec 2016 230,374 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering pump area damp with oil

under trays / engine covers fitted

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2015 214,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Dec 2014 199,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertrays / wing shields loose

Fail 19 Dec 2014 199,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

propshaft coupling worn

undertrays / wing shields loose

Pass 8 Jan 2014 183,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 167,751 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 167,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 153,570 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,289 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 116,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,269 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 99,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 81,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,183 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,130 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 RYW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYW, 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 GV52 RYW registered?

GV52 RYW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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