MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear drop links have slight play
exhaust heat shield insecure
front brake lines corroding
front discs inner face corroding
fuel lines corroding
oil on under tray
rear discs corroded and pads getting low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear drop links have slight play
front brake lines corroding
front discs inner face corroding
fuel lines corroding
oil on under tray
rear discs corroded and pads getting low
engine bay undertray fitted & covered in diesel oil
front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & worn
front lower forward arm bushes worn & flexing
heavy smell of fuel spillage/leaks inside vehicle cabin & engine bay but due to plastic covers no faults visible
outer sills obscured by plastic trims
rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers heavily cracked not allowing dirt ingress
rear brake discs corroded & worn
rear number plate slightly delaminated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine bay undertray fitted & covered in diesel oil
front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & worn
front lower forward arm bushes worn & flexing
heavy smell of fuel spillage/leaks inside vehicle cabin & engine bay but due to plastic covers no faults visible
outer sills obscured by plastic trims
rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers heavily cracked not allowing dirt ingress
rear brake discs corroded & worn
rear number plate slightly delaminated
sills coverd by plastic trims. engine and gear box under trey fitted. both rear tyres wearing low. brake pipes corroded. rear brake discs corroded. slight corrosion to front brake discs
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
sills coverd by plastic trims. engine and gear box under trey fitted. both rear tyres wearing low. brake pipes corroded. rear brake discs corroded. slight corrosion to front brake discs
o/s/r shockabsorber weak.
play in o/s track rod end.
slight play in steering/suspension balljoints.
various brake pipes corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn to limit.
o/s/r shockabsorber weak.
play in o/s track rod end.
slight play in steering/suspension balljoints.
various brake pipes corroded.
n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly , slight play in steering & suspension joints , park brake travel high , fluctuation to front brake readings
rear wiper smearing , front wipers smearing slightly , stone chips in screen , corrosion to rear brake discs , exhaust front pipe corroded/leaking gas slightly , borderline tread wear to n/s/r tyre , o/s/r tyre approching tread wear bars
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly , slight play in steering & suspension joints , park brake travel high , fluctuation to front brake readings
rear wiper smearing , front wipers smearing slightly , stone chips in screen , corrosion to rear brake discs , exhaust front pipe corroded/leaking gas slightly , borderline tread wear to n/s/r tyre , o/s/r tyre approching tread wear bars
2.5 LTRS OIL ADDED FOR EMISSIONS TEST/ FRONT PADS WEARING LOW/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN/ ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED/ GEARBOX NOISY/ SURFACE CORROSION TO EXHAUST/ SLIGHT OIL LEAKS/ WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY
2.5 LTRS OIL ADDED FOR EMISSIONS TEST/ FRONT PADS WEARING LOW/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN/ ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED/ GEARBOX NOISY/ SURFACE CORROSION TO EXHAUST/ SLIGHT OIL LEAKS/ WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear anti roll bar link joint slightly worn
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Uneven front tyre wear. Tread depth low on inner and outer edges.
Nearside rear anti roll bar link joint slightly worn
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Uneven front tyre wear. Tread depth low on inner and outer edges.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight tightness in rear wheels rear antiroll bar links in poor condition
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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YB51 AUW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YB51 AUW, 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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YB51 AUW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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