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YJ02 UDW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 UDW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,848 miles

Euro trailer socket not functioning as intended nearside side lamp inop

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear inner wheel rim dented

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 125,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Euro trailer socket not functioning as intended nearside side lamp inop

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear inner wheel rim dented

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 119,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 114,726 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 108,938 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 108,904 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,070 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 91,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,416 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,629 miles

Engine oil on minimum mark on dipstick

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Petrol tank filler cap seal, starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearsdie front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Oil level on dipstick on minimum mark

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 UDW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UDW, 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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What year was YJ02 UDW registered?

YJ02 UDW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ02 UDW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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