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GY02 XJE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,939 mi
Last recorded99,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,939 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn & slight movement

slight wear on front discs

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,590 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,378 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,222 miles

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

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

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear number plates delaminated

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,788 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inpect fuel and brake pipes fully

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 XJE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

GY02 XJE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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