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WA52 YAF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,931 mi
Last recorded161,931 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 YAF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 161,931 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 161,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 152,328 miles

Nearside Rear lower trunion bush worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 150,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

bonnet damage noted

brake pad wear indicator light on

knocking noted from rear diff area on roadtest

slioght blow noted from front exhaust flexys

Pass 14 Jan 2014 135,739 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,818 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning lamp on

front & rear brake disc worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2012 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 60,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,054 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,670 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON INNER SIDES

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW 2MM

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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WA52 YAF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA52 YAF, 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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WA52 YAF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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