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GY02 JVU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,729 mi
Last recorded245,729 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 JVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 245,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 241,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 231,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 205,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 187,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 167,560 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 147,813 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 147,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 137,525 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 137,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 127,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,365 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

horn slightly quiet

Fail 3 Dec 2011 115,365 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

horn slightly quiet

Pass 18 Dec 2010 106,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,558 miles

condensation in nearside front headlight

Fail 22 Dec 2008 84,523 miles

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

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

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

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

condensation in nearside front headlight

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,218 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, various small chips in front screen

Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,570 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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GY02 JVU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY02 JVU, 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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What year was GY02 JVU registered?

GY02 JVU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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