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KY02 GYK

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,170 mi
Last recorded126,170 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 GYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 119,234 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 112,854 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,454 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,547 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 110,080 miles

advise some wear to rear discs

Pass 3 Jul 2007 94,199 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 94,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,194 miles

advise squeak from rear brakes advise inspection

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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KY02 GYK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY02 GYK, 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 KY02 GYK registered?

KY02 GYK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is KY02 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY02 GYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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