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MK52 YSU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,565 mi
Last recorded191,565 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 YSU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 191,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 181,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 181,079 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front grill slightly damaged

nearside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2011 180,960 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

front grill slightly damaged

nearside front wing slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2010 159,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 140,866 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 140,866 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 100,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,853 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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MK52 YSU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MK52 YSU, 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 MK52 YSU registered?

MK52 YSU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is MK52 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 YSU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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