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YJ02 AVO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

236,264 mi
Last recorded236,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 AVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 236,264 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to max limit please keep checked (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 220,630 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 220,627 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front as marked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 199,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 178,340 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 178,322 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 156,588 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 156,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,101 miles

all tyre worn close to limit on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 133,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 123,502 miles

rear discs inners scored

Pass 21 May 2010 123,111 miles

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 106,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2007 96,581 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,071 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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YJ02 AVO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ02 AVO, 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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YJ02 AVO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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