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WP52 YNL

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

221,133 mi
Last recorded221,133 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 YNL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 221,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 218,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 215,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 208,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 178,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 159,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 155,850 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 149,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,693 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 141,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 133,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 133,843 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 125,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 104,574 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 92,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,025 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,811 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,143 miles

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

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

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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WP52 YNL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP52 YNL, 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 WP52 YNL registered?

WP52 YNL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is WP52 YNL safe to buy?

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