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WA02 GVY

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,698 mi
Last recorded198,698 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 GVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 198,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 183,209 miles

all brake discs rusty

power steering noisey

Fail 8 Apr 2014 183,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

all discs rusty

power steering noisey

Fail 19 Apr 2013 183,206 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 166,637 miles

windscreen scratched on inside

Fail 7 Mar 2012 166,637 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen scratched on inside

Pass 4 Mar 2011 156,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 149,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 149,803 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 138,737 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 138,737 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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 117,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,354 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,786 miles

Front 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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WA02 GVY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WA02 GVY, 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 WA02 GVY registered?

WA02 GVY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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