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WM52 YON

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 YON
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 135,678 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)

hand brake performace only just met minimum requirements

Fail 27 Feb 2014 135,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,465 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 126,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 115,826 miles

Parking brake effort low and just above limit.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 115,826 miles

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

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

Parking brake effort low and just above limit.

Pass 11 May 2011 105,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 94,075 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 82,129 miles

n/s/r hand brake low.

Pass 16 May 2008 71,439 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 71,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 59,515 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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WM52 YON is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WM52 YON, 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 WM52 YON registered?

WM52 YON is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WM52 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM52 YON shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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