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KG02 YOO

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,584 mi
Last recorded168,584 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 YOO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 168,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides parking brake low

Rear both sides service brake low

Pass 2 Jan 2017 166,267 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 160,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 146,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 146,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 124,123 miles

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.B.7)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2011 113,306 miles

Nearside Front 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 110,453 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 104,151 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 104,150 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 95,131 miles

ALL TYRES INNER FACES SLIGHT PERISHING AND CRACKING

Pass 14 May 2007 86,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 76,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 161,758 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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KG02 YOO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KG02 YOO, 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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KG02 YOO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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