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EU02 YJC

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018
Fail 21 May 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 156,921 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 156,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 139,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 126,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

N/S/Front headlamp unable to adjust

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,027 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/front sidelight dull

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,524 miles

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

N/S/F tyre poor condition

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 90,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,073 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 90,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,401 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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EU02 YJC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU02 YJC, 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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EU02 YJC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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