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YK52 PFE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,551 mi
Last recorded181,551 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 PFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 181,551 miles

Central Rear brake pipe rusty

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 164,517 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 164,517 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 154,363 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 13 May 2015 154,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 139,102 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,694 miles

Oil leak

condition of front and rear discs.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,604 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,708 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 82,708 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 71,602 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,602 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 55,735 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 PFE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

YK52 PFE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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