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YL02 NYY

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,131 mi
Last recorded216,131 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 NYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 216,131 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 216,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 202,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 202,131 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooves worn smooth too discs and heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 179,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 182,901 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 161,849 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

eml on brake warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 135,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 129,048 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner edges.

o/s/r handbrake poor.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 121,198 miles

Handbrake/parking brake weak on o/s!

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 98,941 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux drive belt worn/cracking

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 11 Aug 2008 76,676 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,843 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 65,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,353 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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YL02 NYY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

YL02 NYY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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