MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking from hose area (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking under car (7.2.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from cooler aria (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
loose exhaust heat shield at rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight corrosion on fuel pipes
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on fuel pipes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside rear anti roll bar linkages wearing.
Nearside wiper blade tearing and deteriorating.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uneven rear tyre wear.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroded and wearing.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside wiper blade tearing and deteriorating.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uneven rear tyre wear.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake pipes corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight blow at exhaust front pipe
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
advise both rear tyres very close to legal limit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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YJ02 UDG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 UDG, 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 UDG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2002.
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