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FG02 UYK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 UYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 150,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 147,870 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 147,870 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 134,678 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs and pads worn / corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 134,676 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs and pads worn / corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 125,855 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2012 114,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2011 105,364 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 105,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 96,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 87,359 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 87,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 54,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG02 UYK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG02 UYK, 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 FG02 UYK registered?

FG02 UYK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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