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GX02 MJF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,533 miles

Front exhaust nut missing on down pipe. still attached and supported

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,068 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint OUTER BUSHES. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low lens loose & will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads worn low & front brake discs worn & corroded on inner face

Offside Front headlight reflector loose - not affecting pattern

Offside Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,583 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,305 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,954 miles

Rear numberplate start to discolour.

Slight play on the OSF part of the steering system.

TYRES: -OSF worn outer shoulder; -OSR worn central tread.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,705 miles

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

front no plate cracked

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 13 Apr 2010 29,705 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,507 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,952 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 24,554 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 24,554 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,754 miles

some pitting and wear on front brake discs

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 MJF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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