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YC02 JFZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

181,354 mi
Last recorded181,354 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 181,354 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 178,826 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 178,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 175,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 173,417 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 173,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 170,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 170,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 168,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 164,094 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 164,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 158,726 miles

Nearside Front caliper binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2017 153,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 147,705 miles

Offside rear wheel arch becoming rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2016 147,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel arch becoming rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 140,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,561 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,215 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 110,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 100,680 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 100,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 96,914 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre tread.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,914 miles

Screw in N/S/R tyre tread.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,975 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 72,144 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 63,405 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 JFZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YC02 JFZ, 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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What year was YC02 JFZ registered?

YC02 JFZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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