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YE02 YPU

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,526 mi
Last recorded55,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 YPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 55,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 46,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,377 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 44,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,666 miles

both rear tyres worn low in the centre sections

Fail 12 Jul 2018 41,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn low in the centre sections

Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,774 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,194 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,017 miles

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

front and n/s/r tyres wearing on the edges (2 mm)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,199 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 19,141 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,317 miles

above average hand brake travel

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 YPU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YPU, 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 YE02 YPU registered?

YE02 YPU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is YE02 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 YPU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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