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GX02 ATH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 ATH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 111,047 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inside + outside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,103 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pad warning indicator is on

Fromt brake discs are corroded.

Front brake pads are low.

N/S/F tyre 1mm on edge.

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre's 1.6mm on edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre 2mm on edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper is cracked/broken.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,689 miles

damage wheel rims.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges.

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,713 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,043 miles

plastic outer body sill covers fitted

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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GX02 ATH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX02 ATH, 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 GX02 ATH registered?

GX02 ATH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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