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Y90 SUF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,143 mi
Last recorded260,143 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 SUF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 260,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 251,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 233,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 212,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 197,731 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 181,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 172,286 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 172,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 157,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 144,704 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 144,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 130,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 130,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 116,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 87,897 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 59,599 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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Y90 SUF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y90 SUF, 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 Y90 SUF registered?

Y90 SUF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is Y90 SUF safe to buy?

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