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MK52 YSV

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 YSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 96,801 miles

advise both front rims buckled

advise o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,035 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,447 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,447 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 69,127 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 12 Oct 2009 69,127 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 60,635 miles

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

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

advise wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,057 miles

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

advise wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 42,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YSV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK52 YSV, 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 MK52 YSV registered?

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

Is MK52 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 YSV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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