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YB51 AUW

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,380 mi
Last recorded212,380 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 AUW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 212,380 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 195,504 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 183,260 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 183,260 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 163,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 137,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 137,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,873 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 125,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 113,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 106,052 miles

o/s/r shockabsorber weak.

play in o/s track rod end.

slight play in steering/suspension balljoints.

various brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 106,052 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 95,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,608 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 87,608 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 81,687 miles

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.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,687 miles

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.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,953 miles

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?

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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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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