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WR02 YAK

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,998 mi
Last recorded110,998 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 YAK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 110,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,539 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,937 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer rear, upper ball joint dust covers split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,107 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 13 Apr 2007 33,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 29,934 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2005 25,238 miles

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

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

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 YAK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAK, 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 WR02 YAK registered?

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

Is WR02 YAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 YAK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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