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YF51 TPO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,821 mi
Last recorded199,821 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 199,821 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 199,821 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 190,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 180,743 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 174,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 166,505 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

front exhaust has minor leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded near fuel tank

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside rear annti roll bar link worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 157,175 miles

front exhaust has minor leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly rusted

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

nearside rear coil spring rusted

offside rear ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2009 151,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 140,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 133,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 122,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 TPO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TPO, 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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YF51 TPO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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