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FY52 YJP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,347 mi
Last recorded206,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YJP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 206,347 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 197,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 193,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 184,947 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 184,947 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 176,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 168,850 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 168,850 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 165,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 157,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 148,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 139,722 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 139,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 131,918 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jan 2016 131,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,725 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,292 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,985 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 91,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,649 miles

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 Dec 2008 76,010 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 68,021 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,551 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,016 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 YJP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY52 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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