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WR02 YAF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,427 mi
Last recorded108,427 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 YAF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,427 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,344 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,355 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,417 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,382 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,359 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)

Pass 24 May 2011 60,455 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,455 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2010 50,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,002 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 37,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 37,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,825 miles

O\S\R Park brake low recording

both rear tyres getting low and cracked

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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WR02 YAF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WR02 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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What year was WR02 YAF registered?

WR02 YAF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is WR02 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 YAF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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