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YK52 ARD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,713 mi
Last recorded87,713 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,076 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 75,985 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,035 miles

centre stop light does not operate.

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,804 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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YK52 ARD 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 70%.

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 YK52 ARD, 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 YK52 ARD registered?

YK52 ARD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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