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YJ52 VTY

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,606 mi
Last recorded220,606 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 220,606 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 217,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 206,384 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 206,384 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 196,503 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 183,885 miles

advise fuel lines surface corrosion pass and advise

Fail 7 Dec 2012 183,885 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise fuel lines surface corrosion pass and advise

Pass 19 Dec 2011 150,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 162,888 miles

advise o/s rear c v boot slight leak

o/s rear pad sensor wire loose

Pass 14 Dec 2009 150,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 150,500 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 136,653 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 136,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 121,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,056 miles

both n/s/r and o/s/r antiroll bar link rods wearing. o/s/r brake wear indicator loose. both rear tyres down to 3mm.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 86,772 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 VTY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTY, 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 YJ52 VTY registered?

YJ52 VTY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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