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MF52 ZYH

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,027 mi
Last recorded164,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 ZYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 164,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 159,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush, marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 156,517 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Dec 2016 156,517 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2015 152,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,333 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 145,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,780 miles

both rear brake flexys perished

front brakes slightly jumpy in rollers not excessive,front discs corroded inner face

Fail 24 Jan 2013 136,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 128,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 128,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,891 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,627 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 100,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 83,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,480 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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MF52 ZYH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF52 ZYH, 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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MF52 ZYH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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