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YG02 HEP

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,640 mi
Last recorded169,640 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 HEP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 169,640 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 163,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,860 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 135,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 135,652 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 116,081 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 116,081 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 100,062 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,088 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 79,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,828 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 56,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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YG02 HEP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG02 HEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG02 HEP registered?

YG02 HEP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YG02 HEP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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