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YD02 YGK

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,987 mi
Last recorded61,987 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 YGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 61,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 61,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 56,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,279 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 51,548 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 29,091 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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YD02 YGK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD02 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD02 YGK registered?

YD02 YGK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YD02 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD02 YGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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