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YK02 KJN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

159,048 mi
Last recorded159,048 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 KJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 159,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 159,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 153,945 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 153,945 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested on/full/beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 153,945 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 151,118 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 151,118 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable adjusted (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 145,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 138,733 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked ? Strongly advise new tyres ? 225/55/16

Handbrake requires attention? 16%

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight wear front antiroll bar D bushes

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 137,942 miles

All tyres badly cracked in tread and sidewalls ? Advise new tyres

Fuel hose corroded Both (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 137,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All tyres badly cracked in tread and sidewalls ? Advise new tyres

Fuel hose corroded Both (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 135,434 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 135,419 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 128 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 54 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 132,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 132,194 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear pads low

Pass 7 May 2015 128,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 128,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 123,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 119,261 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 May 2013 119,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,954 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 112,954 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 107,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 103,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,818 miles

airbag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,293 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

air bag light stays on

nearside sill damaged no sharp edges

Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

air bag light stays on

nearside sill damaged no sharp edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,903 miles

offside parking brake effort low compared to nearside

Fail 28 Feb 2007 79,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside parking brake effort low compared to nearside

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,485 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 64,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEARSIDE PARKING,BRAKE MINIMUM EFFORT REQUIRED JUST MET.

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

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

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 KJN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YK02 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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