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ML02 BYS

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

253,679 mi
Last recorded253,679 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 253,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides {inner arms } ()

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides has under seal on black under seal on it paint on it and can not be viewed. front inner sills both sides . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt second hand fitted to the car (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides has under seal on sills black both sides can not be viwed. and body filler on it can not be viwed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

body filler on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed under seal on it black can not be viwed

exhaust flex's slight leak has tape on it .

front and rear exhaust rusted . holding on wire exhaust .

fuel pipes corroded

under floor to under floor to seal has under seal on it can not be viwed. front and rear floor has black under seal on it can not be viwed

under seal all round the car all round the floor and sills both siders can not be viwed

under tray fitted to the car .covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed.

Fail 11 Mar 2024 253,679 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s front steering rack gators (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 243,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 243,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both exhaust flex's (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 232,249 miles

both rear under sill has slight corrsion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 227,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 218,752 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 208,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 197,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 188,597 miles

both front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 188,597 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 177,261 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 166,214 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 166,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 154,382 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 154,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 141,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,198 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,503 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 115,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,508 miles

Both front tyres have tread separation

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Flexible exhaust section deteriated

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tread perished on O/S/F tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,557 miles

hot spot's on the rear disc's

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2008 92,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,361 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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ML02 BYS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ML02 BYS, 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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ML02 BYS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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