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YA02 VWM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

219,184 mi
Last recorded219,184 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 VWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 219,184 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear exhaust rear heat shield loose

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle rear brakes from back to front of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central all x 4 wheel arches corroded

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury rear boot corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected both sides of the rear of the vehicles air suspension slightly leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 219,179 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear exhaust rear heat shield loose

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle rear brakes from back to front of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central all x 4 wheel arches corroded

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury rear boot corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected both sides of the rear of the vehicles air suspension slightly leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 218,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bumper loose

Fail 4 Dec 2020 215,673 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 205,454 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 205,454 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 204,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 176,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 160,437 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 160,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 132,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on minimum

undertray has damage

Pass 8 Jun 2012 126,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 126,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 118,883 miles

Advise front and rear discs badly worn and pads low

Advise osf,nsf tyres worn unevenly and osr low tread

Advise rear axle carrier bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2010 114,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 98,879 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 98,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 83,419 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 83,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,506 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 56,504 miles

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

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 VWM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWM, 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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YA02 VWM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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