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YK02 ALO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

266,381 mi
Last recorded266,381 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 ALO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 266,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 257,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 245,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

ubbc

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2015 231,494 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front both inner arms have play

OIL LEAK

Offside Front has nail

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

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

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 212,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 190,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 165,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 165,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 151,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 138,032 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 138,032 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,639 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 111,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,766 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 81,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,982 miles

cooling fan bearing worn,protective cover broken.

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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YK02 ALO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK02 ALO, 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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YK02 ALO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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