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YK52 ABH

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 ABH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 119,250 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 110,092 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre tread depths are getting low on edges 2mm

exhaust downpipe bracket bolts are corroded

exhaust heat sheild is slightly loose near back box

front brake dics are slightly worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth is getting low in centre of tyre 2mm

Fail 2 Jul 2010 104,731 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre tread depths are getting low on edges 2mm

exhaust downpipe bracket bolts are corroded

exhaust heat sheild is slightly loose near back box

front brake dics are slightly worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth is getting low in centre of tyre 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,905 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,973 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)

Parking brake effort 16% minimum 16%. Nearside not locking

rear no plate backing peeling away slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2006 75,973 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake effort 16% minimum 16%. Nearside not locking

rear no plate backing peeling away slightly

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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YK52 ABH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK52 ABH, 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 YK52 ABH registered?

YK52 ABH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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