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YL02 MHX

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,490 mi
Last recorded118,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 MHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 118,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 118,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexible pieces (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut/damaged not to cords and is also splitting/cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 116,059 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexible pieces (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut/damaged not to cords and is also splitting/cracking

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,457 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 113,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,450 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,910 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,595 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,595 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Split Up On Tread Pattern

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,577 miles

Air bag system warning light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rought when rotated.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,915 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,082 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 80,944 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and offside rear inner brake surfaces quite badly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,504 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear brake discs have corroded inner surfaces

both front tyres worn on very inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,818 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 15 Mar 2006 62,818 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

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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YL02 MHX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL02 MHX, 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 YL02 MHX registered?

YL02 MHX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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