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YC52 UKE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 UKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 160,179 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 160,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 147,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 27 Jul 2013 140,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 140,360 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 129,379 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 128,981 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 120,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 120,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,885 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 86,539 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 81,109 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Oct 2006 72,294 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 65,041 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 UKE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YC52 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

YC52 UKE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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