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DK02 YOG

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,334 mi
Last recorded209,334 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YOG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 209,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 200,601 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall beading but no canvas showing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 193,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2014 186,445 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 179,870 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 175,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 171,765 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2011 171,442 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2010 152,074 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 152,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 132,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 117,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 100,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 48,434 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

oil leak

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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DK02 YOG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK02 YOG, 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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DK02 YOG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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