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YH02 XKL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

230,622 mi
Last recorded230,622 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 XKL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 230,622 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 225,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 218,365 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 218,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 211,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 211,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 206,819 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 203,760 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 195,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 185,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 174,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 165,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 157,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 141,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 136,452 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 124,432 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and tread wearing low.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 110,187 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 87,142 miles

advise o/s/r brake wear indicator wire loose

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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YH02 XKL 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 88.9%.

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 YH02 XKL, 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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What year was YH02 XKL registered?

YH02 XKL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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