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WF51 YVG

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,428 mi
Last recorded191,428 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 191,428 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 179,801 miles

Aux Belt Perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill/Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 179,796 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose Centre Bearing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Coilover Locking Nut not Tightened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux Belt Perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill/Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 176,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 164,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 152,460 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 152,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 147,096 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2015 129,574 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 129,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,291 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 126,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 121,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front bushs perished

front exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,258 miles

front bushs perished

front exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 15 Oct 2011 115,647 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)

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

o/s door mirror glass detorated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 106,348 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,507 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low on the insides

front tyres are worn slightly on the edges

play both front lower suspension arms forward bushes

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,244 miles

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

stone chips windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,885 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

stone chip windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2007 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

needs tracking

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

needs tracking

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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WF51 YVG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WF51 YVG, 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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What year was WF51 YVG registered?

WF51 YVG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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