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YF02 GZO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,527 mi
Last recorded114,527 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 GZO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 114,527 miles

front bumper cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2010 114,527 miles

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

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)

front bumper cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 104,443 miles

knocking noise from steering rack

slight play in offside rear bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Jul 2009 104,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knocking noise from steering rack

slight play in offside rear bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,070 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 94,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 85,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 85,747 miles

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

near side and off side front tyres worn on in side and out side edges near side rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,713 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 61,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 49,773 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 49,775 miles

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

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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YF02 GZO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF02 GZO, 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 YF02 GZO registered?

YF02 GZO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is YF02 GZO safe to buy?

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