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SF52 YZX

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 YZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,393 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 113,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 113,388 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,838 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake discs in slightly poor condition all round

Washers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,838 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake discs in slightly poor condition all round

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

Washers poor

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,854 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,668 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to the offside front flexible exhaust pipe

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,298 miles

slight damage to the offside front flexible exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,210 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,021 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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SF52 YZX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SF52 YZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF52 YZX registered?

SF52 YZX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is SF52 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 YZX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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