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FY52 XYX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,488 mi
Last recorded196,488 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 196,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 196,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 187,876 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 187,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2015 178,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 167,830 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 167,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2013 156,077 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

middle rear seatbelt stalk operation stiff

offside front headlamp lens broken

vibration from rear exhaust

Fail 2 May 2013 156,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front discs corroded

middle rear seatbelt stalk operation stiff

offside front headlamp lens broken

vibration from rear exhaust

Fail 1 Apr 2012 143,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlight glass broken

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 143,038 miles

offside headlight glass broken

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,014 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 126,014 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 121,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 106,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 92,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 75,159 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play N/S rear anti roll link rod

Pass 12 Dec 2005 60,281 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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FY52 XYX 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 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 FY52 XYX, 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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FY52 XYX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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