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SR52 GXO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

161,352 mi
Last recorded161,352 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GXO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 161,352 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 161,352 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 155,398 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 143,881 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 143,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 136,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 136,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 129,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 129,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link to height sensor missing (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 118,493 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 118,493 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,902 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 2012 86,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,367 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,524 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,516 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,917 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,917 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 27 Aug 2008 56,997 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,531 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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SR52 GXO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SR52 GXO, 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 SR52 GXO registered?

SR52 GXO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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