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P60 GAB

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,244 mi
Last recorded173,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 GAB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 173,244 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 169,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 169,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 164,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,912 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,624 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 150,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 145,123 miles

Corrosion tofloor and sills

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 142,736 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 142,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,723 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,564 miles

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

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

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

self leveling suspension light on

Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

self leveling suspension light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,415 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,997 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,379 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Rear tyres 1.6-2mm

o/s/r brake pad low

Fail 10 Aug 2011 105,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Rear tyres 1.6-2mm

o/s/r brake pad low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,684 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,684 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,745 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,662 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,843 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,181 miles

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

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

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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P60 GAB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P60 GAB, 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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P60 GAB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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