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BN52 YJL

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,740 mi
Last recorded168,740 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 168,740 miles

Parking brake only just meets braking requirements

Fail 30 Oct 2020 168,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake only just meets braking requirements

Pass 17 May 2019 167,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 161,916 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 159,501 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 159,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 156,412 miles

offsidefront brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2014 156,305 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 156,119 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 143,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 143,558 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 134,730 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The diff is leaking oil.

The offside front tyre is wearing low on the outer edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,805 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 120,351 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 120,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 106,724 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 106,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,297 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 95,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 69,395 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 YJL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJL, 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 BN52 YJL registered?

BN52 YJL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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