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SP02 GJZ

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,478 mi
Last recorded106,478 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 105,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 103,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2016 102,161 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 May 2016 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 11 May 2015 99,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 99,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,402 miles

front discs badly corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 96,318 miles

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

both flex exhaust pipes blowing

Pass 14 May 2012 94,718 miles

exhaust blowing at front flexes

front brake pads more than half worn

front discs badlybcorroded

slight play o/s lower rear link rod ball joint

Pass 13 May 2011 93,201 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 90,168 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Fail 14 May 2010 90,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,423 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,957 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 60,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,847 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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SP02 GJZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP02 GJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 GJZ registered?

SP02 GJZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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