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YG02 YZM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,196 mi
Last recorded196,196 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 YZM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 196,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 188,168 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 180,321 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 168,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 168,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 156,688 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 156,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 145,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 135,194 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 123,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 117,263 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 117,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,022 miles

n/s/r top arm ball joint slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2008 104,949 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly delaminated

n/s/r top arm ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,465 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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YG02 YZM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZM, 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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YG02 YZM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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