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WA52 YDH

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,738 mi
Last recorded100,738 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 YDH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,738 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,730 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,959 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,454 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,196 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 51,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel on handbrake,front brake discs and pads getting low

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 YDH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA52 YDH, 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 WA52 YDH registered?

WA52 YDH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is WA52 YDH safe to buy?

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