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YK02 DSO

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,438 mi
Last recorded155,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 DSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 155,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 148,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 139,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 126,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,284 miles

condition of nearside outter sill

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,063 miles

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

condition of nearside outter sill

Fail 15 Mar 2011 108,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of nearside outter sill

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,932 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,083 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,737 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 60,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DSO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DSO, 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 YK02 DSO registered?

YK02 DSO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is YK02 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK02 DSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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