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YJ02 UDG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

170,735 mi
Last recorded170,735 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 UDG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 170,735 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2016 170,669 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 164,642 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2014 164,642 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 154,413 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 154,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,848 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 127,865 miles

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.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 127,820 miles

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.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,223 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 118,217 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 108,213 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,972 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow at exhaust front pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,769 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 83,769 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 71,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,127 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 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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