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GX52 XGD

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,292 mi
Last recorded199,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 XGD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 199,292 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 199,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 184,389 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 184,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 174,519 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 174,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 164,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 150,190 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 150,178 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 134,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 118,135 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre tread worn smooth

n/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2010 118,133 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner tyre tread worn smooth

n/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,080 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 107,080 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,411 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres, inner edges worn

nearside front tyre, cut to inner sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,874 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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GX52 XGD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GX52 XGD, 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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GX52 XGD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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