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WV02 YNO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 YNO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 122,223 miles

Front under tray missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2012 122,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front under tray missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2011 110,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2011 110,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,698 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 99,698 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 97,699 miles

Pas resivoir weaping

Slight roughness N/S/F wheel

fuel cap seal perrishing

slight bulge N/S/F tyre

slight bulge O/S/F tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2009 97,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pas resivoir weaping

Slight roughness N/S/F wheel

fuel cap seal perrishing

slight bulge N/S/F tyre

slight bulge O/S/F tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,295 miles

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

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

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

advise to improve handbrake performance

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge tyre just legal

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,105 miles

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

o/s/r tyre punctured

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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WV02 YNO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV02 YNO, 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 WV02 YNO registered?

WV02 YNO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is WV02 YNO safe to buy?

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