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KP02 YGJ

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,032 mi
Last recorded192,032 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 YGJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 192,032 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front.D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket/mounting broken but exhaust supported

Horn deteriorated

Minor chips in front windscreen

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2017

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front.D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust bracket/mounting broken but exhaust supported

Horn deteriorated

Minor chips in front windscreen

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,450 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front. D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 187,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner side wall.235/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front. D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 179,645 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 179,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 170,560 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 170,385 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

brake warning lamp indicates a fault

nearside rear outer constant velocity joint slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 161,157 miles

Airbag light on

Both front lower suspension fore-most arms have slight play in ball joint

Diesel/oily residue in engine bay - no visible leaks

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

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

Oil leak on underside

Unable to see brake fluid level (covers)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 161,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Airbag light on

Both front lower suspension fore-most arms have slight play in ball joint

Diesel/oily residue in engine bay - no visible leaks

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

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

Oil leak on underside

Unable to see brake fluid level (covers)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 152,007 miles

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

OSR fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 151,827 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 143,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 130,402 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 130,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine oil just above minimum level

Pass 26 Nov 2008 117,003 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 101,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,937 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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KP02 YGJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP02 YGJ, 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 KP02 YGJ registered?

KP02 YGJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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