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PF02 YZB

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,801 mi
Last recorded190,801 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 YZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 190,801 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 190,801 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 189,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 183,345 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 175,043 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 175,043 miles

Stop lamp not working rear both (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 155,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 145,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 135,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 71,636 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,690 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 49,690 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 4 Jul 2005 38,448 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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PF02 YZB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF02 YZB, 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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PF02 YZB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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