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VK02 YPJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,744 mi
Last recorded95,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 95,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,396 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 80,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,998 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake efficiency weak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,956 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 26 Sep 2007 22,996 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,098 miles

n/s sill damaged

o/s/f tyre tread pattern starting to lift

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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VK02 YPJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK02 YPJ, 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 VK02 YPJ registered?

VK02 YPJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VK02 YPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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