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YK52 BNW

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,404 mi
Last recorded157,404 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BNW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 157,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 151,502 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 151,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 142,164 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 142,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 BNW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNW, 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

How do I check the history of YK52 BNW?

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What year was YK52 BNW registered?

YK52 BNW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YK52 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK52 BNW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK52 BNW have outstanding finance?

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