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YC02 HDG

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

212,281 mi
Last recorded212,281 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 HDG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 212,281 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 197,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 187,509 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 181,419 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 172,005 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges

Fail 13 Oct 2016 172,005 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,804 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

front anti roll bar mounting bushs have slight movement

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wiper slightly perished

offside wiper slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

rear differential damp

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,219 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear lower bushes have slight play

front exhaust mounting slightly cracked

nearside front tyre wearing at 1.6mm

nearside rear brake pipe slightly rusted

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,513 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 HDG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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