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YE02 XNH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,568 mi
Last recorded155,568 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 XNH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 155,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,464 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE(235/45r17)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 135,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear TYRE SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGE(235/45r17)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 133,304 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 133,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,485 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f track control arm bushes worn

rear axel bushes perished

Fail 27 Mar 2014 125,475 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f track control arm bushes worn

rear axel bushes perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,446 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside washer poor

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,261 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Mar 2012 114,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,738 miles

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

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

offside washer poor

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,259 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,423 miles

low effort nearside park brake

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,353 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,794 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

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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YE02 XNH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE02 XNH, 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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YE02 XNH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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