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RE52 YWG

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

194,001 mi
Last recorded194,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 194,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 187,135 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 187,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear top one (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 175,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 175,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 150,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 162,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 151,911 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 151,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 146,690 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 146,630 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 137,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jun 2014 137,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 May 2013 126,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 121,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 May 2011 116,768 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,264 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,532 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,983 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,045 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 37,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YWG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YWG, 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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What year was RE52 YWG registered?

RE52 YWG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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The MOT history for RE52 YWG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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