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KL52 YKU

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,898 mi
Last recorded154,898 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 YKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 154,898 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 99w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 147,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

esp warning light on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 147,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass misted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside head lamp glass misting and starting to affect beam image beam image

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

esp warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 135,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 135,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,773 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 126,753 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have slight cracking too treads.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,813 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,572 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,491 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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KL52 YKU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KL52 YKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL52 YKU registered?

KL52 YKU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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The MOT history for KL52 YKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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