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YJ02 HNC

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,100 mi
Last recorded126,100 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 HNC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,471 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 109,599 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light in-op

Pass 3 Dec 2010 99,344 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 99,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,231 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear andnearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,702 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,908 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 38,943 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 HNC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNC, 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 YJ02 HNC registered?

YJ02 HNC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YJ02 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ02 HNC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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