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GY02 VTU

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,227 mi
Last recorded158,227 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 158,227 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 158,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 138,358 miles

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

airbag light on

rear no.plate discoloured

Fail 28 May 2008 138,246 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

airbag light on

rear no.plate discoloured

Pass 5 May 2007 109,632 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2006 78,232 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 VTU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY02 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

GY02 VTU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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