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S17 YVA

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,326 mi
Last recorded209,326 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 YVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 209,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 209,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front And Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 186,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2023 171,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2023 155,225 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 142,437 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,651 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 132,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 132,630 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 123,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 123,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,630 miles

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

sill covers

Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,476 miles

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

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

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

sill covers

Pass 16 Mar 2013 82,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,087 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,677 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,254 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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S17 YVA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S17 YVA, 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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S17 YVA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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