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YCZ 4228

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,011 mi
Last recorded168,011 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 4228
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 168,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 164,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 158,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 155,057 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 155,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 153,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 153,862 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,287 miles

both front inner brake pads may be getting low

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,317 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on outer walls

Fail 17 Nov 2009 72,317 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer walls

Pass 29 Jul 2008 65,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,377 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE HAS LOWER EFFORT THAN O/S

Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,690 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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YCZ 4228 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YCZ 4228, 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 YCZ 4228 registered?

YCZ 4228 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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