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YF51 SZO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,351 mi
Last recorded80,351 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 SZO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,743 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,858 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 67,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,026 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 58,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,516 miles

advise both front to rear brake pipes require cleaning up

advise both rear tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,773 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,666 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 42,657 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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YF51 SZO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF51 SZO, 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 YF51 SZO registered?

YF51 SZO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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