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GX02 JDH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,543 mi
Last recorded166,543 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 JDH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 166,543 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 166,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor ABSsensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 157,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 149,867 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Fail 16 May 2017 149,867 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 30 Mar 2016 129,871 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of componets

Fail 30 Mar 2016 129,846 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of componets

Pass 9 Feb 2015 115,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake disc's corroded on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,767 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 106,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 86,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 75,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,955 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,295 miles

front and rear registration plates fading slightly

handbrake has uneven application when tested ( n/s 344kgF o/s 186kgF)

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,856 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 JDH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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