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YA02 VTL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

230,199 mi
Last recorded230,199 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 VTL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 230,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 230,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 224,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 217,857 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 217,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 216,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 212,629 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 212,367 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight engine oil leak

Small hole o/s/f outer sill

Pass 16 Jul 2020 203,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 203,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded middle section ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 194,028 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light n/w

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 185,771 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 175,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 162,237 miles

Nearside Rear 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 162,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,493 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 104,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,345 miles

front tyer split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,575 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f checkstrap loose

slight damage to o/s/f tyre and rim

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,650 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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YA02 VTL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YA02 VTL, 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 YA02 VTL registered?

YA02 VTL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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