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YM02 XVV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 XVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 123,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,133 miles

Near side rear tyre worn low

Off side tyre worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2010 117,304 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Near side rear tyre worn low

Off side tyre worn low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,951 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,914 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,935 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 63,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,287 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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YM02 XVV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM02 XVV, 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

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What year was YM02 XVV registered?

YM02 XVV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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The MOT history for YM02 XVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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