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YG02 ZWK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 136,249 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,816 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,536 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,045 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 99,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,633 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,234 miles

Nearside seat belt anchorage area corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside seat belt anchorage area corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Undertrays fitted .

Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Undertrays fitted .

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,085 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,275 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake warning light on .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,692 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,849 miles

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

rear brake pipe greased

Pass 13 Aug 2010 79,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,515 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,933 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

hand brake just above minimum effort

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

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 ZWK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

YG02 ZWK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is YG02 ZWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 ZWK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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