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Y33 AVB

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 AVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 120,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 119,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 118,830 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 113,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 108,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 103,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 99,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 90,525 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 90,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,758 miles

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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Y33 AVB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y33 AVB, 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 Y33 AVB registered?

Y33 AVB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is Y33 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 AVB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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