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BN52 YFV

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 91,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

break fluid low. lights on speedo

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,663 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,968 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,625 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre and N/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( WORN on inner edges and wearing on outeer edges ).

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

1) O/S/F Tyre and N/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( WORN on inner edges and wearing on outeer edges ).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,945 miles

1.front pads/discs worn 2.rear pads/discs worn

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,012 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 61,003 miles

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

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

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

1) Windscreen washers require slight attention.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,560 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 51,560 miles

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

1) Front tyres close to legal limit (wearing on inner and outer edges).

Pass 8 Apr 2006 46,015 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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BN52 YFV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN52 YFV, 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 BN52 YFV registered?

BN52 YFV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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