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YC02 DXA

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,681 mi
Last recorded169,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 DXA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 169,681 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 169,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 167,014 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 167,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 161,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 154,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 149,331 miles

creaking noise from n/s/r suspension.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 142,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 133,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 125,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 109,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,458 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 103,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 95,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 83,877 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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YC02 DXA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green 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 YC02 DXA, 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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YC02 DXA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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