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Y24 JLJ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,534 mi
Last recorded142,534 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 JLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 140,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 136,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 128,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 128,870 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,016 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 124,016 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,696 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,153 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,861 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,203 miles

front tyres edges wearing

rear discs and pads wearing thin

rear tyres 2 - 3 mm

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,659 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,033 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)

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

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

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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Y24 JLJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y24 JLJ, 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 Y24 JLJ registered?

Y24 JLJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for Y24 JLJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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