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CX02 YDY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

348,748 mi
Last recorded348,748 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 YDY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 348,748 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undershields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 354,937 miles

brake pad warning light on

damage to rear bumper

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear inner sill rusted and holed not within 30cm of mounting point

rear number plate starting to delaminate

stone chips in screen

unable to see brake fluid level

undershields and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 342,464 miles

Airbag warning lamp not working

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front road wheel rim distorted

Nearside front tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside steering rack boot perished

Rear bumper damaged

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Slight play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Fail 5 Oct 2015 342,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Bush and bar insecure (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Airbag warning lamp not working

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front road wheel rim distorted

Nearside front tyre worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside steering rack boot perished

Rear bumper damaged

Rear number plate degrading

Rear shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Slight play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Pass 23 Oct 2014 340,946 miles

Floor covers missing/damaged

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Play in the offside rear upper suspension rear arm ball joint

Play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Repeaters faded

Steering rack boots perished

Steering wheel damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 338,518 miles

Air con drive belt missing and tensioner pulley damaged

Front brake discs worn

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside front tyre worn low on the tread shoulders

Offside headlamp apears to be slightly dim

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Repeaters faded slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2013 338,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Air con drive belt missing and tensioner pulley damaged

Front brake discs worn

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside front tyre worn low on the tread shoulders

Offside headlamp apears to be slightly dim

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Repeaters faded slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 336,415 miles

Offside front flex hose wall worn

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Both repeaters faded slightly

Nearside door mirror glass degrading

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod top joint boot insecure

Play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 11 Oct 2012 335,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside 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 Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Both repeaters faded slightly

Nearside door mirror glass degrading

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod top joint boot insecure

Offside front flex hose wall worn

Play in the steering system detected at the steering wheel

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 21 Oct 2011 296,752 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 268,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 268,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 225,592 miles

cross joint on steering shaft under bonnet showing red deposits at one of the pivot points

Fail 28 Oct 2009 225,569 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cross joint on steering shaft under bonnet showing red deposits at one of the pivot points

Pass 27 Oct 2008 182,722 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 182,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 138,592 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2006 109,743 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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CX02 YDY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CX02 YDY, 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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CX02 YDY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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