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BJ52 WYD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 WYD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

both rear suspension arms have play

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 154,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

both rear suspension arms have play

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 151,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 141,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 136,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 129,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 123,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,959 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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BJ52 WYD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ52 WYD, 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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BJ52 WYD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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