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VO02 YSL

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,527 mi
Last recorded161,527 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 YSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 161,527 miles

o/s/r mudflap insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2012 161,521 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r mudflap insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 147,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 135,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 126,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 103,895 miles

both front tyres excesively run off 235/45/17y

offside front self level linkage insecure

tracking due to tyre wear

Fail 25 Mar 2008 103,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres excesively run off 235/45/17y

offside front self level linkage insecure

tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,810 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 80,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,250 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 59,197 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diff' drain bung leaking

nail in tyre

nsf tyre punctured

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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VO02 YSL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO02 YSL, 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 VO02 YSL registered?

VO02 YSL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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