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A16 GBG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,763 mi
Last recorded131,763 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GBG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear park brake effort pass at lower limit

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,131 miles

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

Front undertray has broken

Offside Front metal brake pipe has coroded

underbody fuel pipes have coroded

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 20 Feb 2025 124,117 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front undertray has broken

Offside Front metal brake pipe has coroded

underbody fuel pipes have coroded

various body and chassis areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,819 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts & rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,069 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,181 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,795 miles

body covers fitted underside vehicle obscuring components

Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare tyre defective ()

body covers fitted underside vehicle obscuring components

Pass 30 May 2019 81,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 81,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 79,254 miles

Light cracking between treads on all 4 tyres but ok.

Pass 26 May 2016 78,032 miles

light cracking between treads on all 4 tyres, but ok.

Pass 21 May 2015 76,344 miles

light cracking to front tyres

Pass 12 May 2014 75,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,069 miles

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

light cracks in both front tyres

Pass 24 May 2012 71,580 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Pass 19 May 2011 70,850 miles

Inner face of front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 11 May 2010 68,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 67,520 miles

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

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 28 May 2008 67,090 miles

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

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 24 May 2007 63,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,990 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)

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

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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A16 GBG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A16 GBG, 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 A16 GBG registered?

A16 GBG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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