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Y8 SDF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 SDF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,667 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 135,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 134,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 133,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 132,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 126,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR END (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 120,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

petrol cap seal cracking.

both rear tyres wearing very close to the legal limit,2mm centre wearing to 4/5mm.limit is 1.6mm.

corrosion to brake pipes in areas.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,exhaust and brake discs.

cracking to offside front inner sidewall.

headlamp switch wont turn off all lights,only switches from headlamps to sidelights.

no reverse lights.

oil leaks.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,085 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 115,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,236 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,859 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,061 miles

Rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,903 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 63,428 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low - topped up

Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,428 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Oil level low - topped up

Pass 18 Jun 2011 43,737 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,060 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 22,060 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,698 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y8 SDF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y8 SDF, 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 Y8 SDF registered?

Y8 SDF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is Y8 SDF safe to buy?

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