MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
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))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
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 ()
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.
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.
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all tyres wearing inner edges
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)
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)
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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