MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake warning lamp staying lit
engine management warning lamp staying lite
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG51 SMW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 YG51 SMW, 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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How do I check the history of YG51 SMW?
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What year was YG51 SMW registered?
YG51 SMW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2002.
Is YG51 SMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YG51 SMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YG51 SMW have outstanding finance?
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