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PE02 YVT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,769 mi
Last recorded198,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 YVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 198,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 188,688 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 28 Mar 2017 188,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 1 Apr 2016 184,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 184,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure inner lens insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure inner lens insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 175,318 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 175,318 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 171,856 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

minimum handbrake efficiency only obtainable with centre armrest in rearmost position

noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing but not rough when rotated

rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/front tyre showing age related cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 166,557 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2012 162,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres have slight bulge

rear heatshield loose

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 162,412 miles

front tyres have slight bulge

rear heatshield loose

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 153,451 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 153,451 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 147,148 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn and corrosion

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn = scrubbed

o/s front lower suspension arm bushs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 141,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 138,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 128,594 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 111,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 89,902 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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PE02 YVT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PE02 YVT, 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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PE02 YVT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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