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YL51 WBV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,872 mi
Last recorded157,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 WBV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 157,872 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2026 157,866 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main central and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe over axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear brake disc worn (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 153,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 150,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 149,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 146,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 144,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arm bushes soft-no play

n.s headlight deteriorating-light output not reduced

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2018 144,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arm bushes soft-no play

n.s headlight deteriorating-light output not reduced

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2017 140,890 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear upper outter ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 130,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,382 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 117,329 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 116,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 112,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 106,165 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 106,147 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 98,588 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 86,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 74,971 miles

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

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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YL51 WBV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL51 WBV, 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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YL51 WBV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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