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GY02 VZN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

217,886 mi
Last recorded217,886 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 217,886 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has long reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

sign of repair covered in thick black sealant

Fail 24 Jun 2025 217,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has long reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 217,527 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floors both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floors both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 211,563 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 206,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 202,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 198,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 194,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 190,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 184,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 180,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 176,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 172,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 168,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 162,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 157,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 152,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 146,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 140,452 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 140,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 118,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,232 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 VZN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

GY02 VZN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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