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GX02 FUO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,987 mi
Last recorded189,987 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FUO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 189,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016
Fail 7 Jun 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted ok (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 166,611 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 151,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 147,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,266 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 138,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,371 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 73,964 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,162 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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GX02 FUO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FUO, 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 FUO registered?

GX02 FUO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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