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DY52 UGO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,478 mi
Last recorded150,478 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UGO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 150,478 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,755 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplinks

slight play in off side front steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2016 127,854 miles

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

both rear front axle bushes deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 17 Oct 2016 127,846 miles

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

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

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

both rear front axle bushes deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,133 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,133 miles

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)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Dec 2013 113,338 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 May 2013 111,528 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,797 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,627 miles

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,996 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 39,170 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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DY52 UGO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY52 UGO, 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 DY52 UGO registered?

DY52 UGO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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