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YJ52 VRT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,822 mi
Last recorded196,822 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VRT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 196,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 196,064 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 196,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 195,497 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 195,497 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 190,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 189,712 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 189,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 189,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 187,274 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 185,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 182,229 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 172,817 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 149,772 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 137,967 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 132,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 122,832 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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YJ52 VRT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YJ52 VRT, 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 YJ52 VRT registered?

YJ52 VRT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 VRT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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