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RE52 YOT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,091 mi
Last recorded176,091 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YOT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 176,091 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 176,091 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2017 168,636 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 May 2017 168,636 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 154,700 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight movement in both front anti roll bar D bushes.

Slight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes.

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 145,515 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Damage to rear of vehicle.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Play in offside front and nearside rear anti roll bar links.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Damage to rear of vehicle.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Play in offside front and nearside rear anti roll bar links.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 12 Mar 2014

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012
Fail 16 Feb 2012

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel has slight play.

Pass 12 Nov 2011
Fail 11 Nov 2011

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010
Fail 8 Oct 2010

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 80,969 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 80,969 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,645 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,641 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,641 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 42,928 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 42,928 miles

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

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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RE52 YOT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RE52 YOT, 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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RE52 YOT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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