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YF02 ZVM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

248,411 mi
Last recorded248,411 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 248,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 235,897 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 253,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 227,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 217,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 211,976 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 211,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 198,298 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 198,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected and offside rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 189,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 189,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 183,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 174,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 159,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 145,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 131,804 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 131,779 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 118,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 111,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,165 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2007 56,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 56,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,644 miles

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

both front discs have corrosion on inner faces

Pass 20 Jun 2005 31,958 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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YF02 ZVM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YF02 ZVM, 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 YF02 ZVM registered?

YF02 ZVM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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