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YJ02 EBU

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,398 mi
Last recorded156,398 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 EBU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 156,398 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 152,793 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 152,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 147,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 147,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear. (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts under inner wing. (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 144,944 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 133,390 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

oil on min

Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,003 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 109,331 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2011 97,155 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front brake back plates slightly insecure

slight cutting in offside front tyre.

Fail 24 May 2011 97,154 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front brake back plates slightly insecure

slight cutting in offside front tyre.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to some underside brake pipes.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,158 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,862 miles

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

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

nearside doors, sill dented

slight crack in nearside door mirror

slight oilleak on differential

unable to fully inspect brakepipes due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 37,690 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 EBU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ02 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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