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WA02 YSZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 165,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,066 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 153,789 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 153,435 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 128,630 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 128,566 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2012 106,718 miles

rear brake pipes corroded,rear fuel pipes corroded,o/s and n/s rear antiroll bar linkage slight play,o/s and n/s rear tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 105,309 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 100,748 miles

O/s rear main feed metal brake pipes corrosion visible around fuel tank.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 92,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,836 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,867 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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WA02 YSZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WA02 YSZ, 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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WA02 YSZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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