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YC52 HKO

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

306,640 mi
Last recorded306,640 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 HKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 306,640 miles

corroded fuel pipes

corrosion o/s/r outer sill area

Pass 12 Mar 2022 288,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 264,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 243,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 225,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 204,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 184,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2016 161,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 140,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,980 miles

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

Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,282 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,737 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 73,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 64,233 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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YC52 HKO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC52 HKO, 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 YC52 HKO registered?

YC52 HKO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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