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YG02 NCS

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,336 mi
Last recorded155,336 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 NCS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 155,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 155,222 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 155,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 155,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 152,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 149,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,915 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,570 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,798 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 130,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 119,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,814 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 113,814 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,562 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 81,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,546 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

slight play in rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,199 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 77,167 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 NCS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG02 NCS, 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 NCS registered?

YG02 NCS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is YG02 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 NCS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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