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GY02 UPN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

210,679 mi
Last recorded210,679 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 210,679 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner shoulder

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 Front tyre bald inner shoulder

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 210,667 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 Front tyre bald inner shoulder

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 200,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 192,727 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 183,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 174,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 163,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 154,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 143,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 134,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 121,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 105,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 99,472 miles

washers poor †fornt exhaust flexi cracked

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 UPN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

GY02 UPN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GY02 UPN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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