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YO52 ARU

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,993 mi
Last recorded172,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 ARU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 172,993 miles

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

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

handbrake only just met requirments

Fail 17 Dec 2021 172,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake poor only just met requirments

Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 172,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 167,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 167,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 167,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 161,470 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,666 miles

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 153,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along inner sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 143,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 138,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 138,714 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 132,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,458 miles

O/S/F H/light inner reflector appears to be abit loose

P/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MINIMUM limit

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F H/light inner reflector appears to be abit loose

P/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MINIMUM limit

Pass 6 Jun 2011 111,124 miles

Nearside rear lamp initialy dim.

Offside front flexable brake hose ends are rusty

Offside front seat belt shows signs of being traped in door.

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Rear tyres show wear at inner edges

Sills are covered full exam is difficult.

Small damage at nearside of windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2010 103,667 miles

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight free play at rear anti roll bar links,

Under tray and inner front panels found insecure. TEMP REPAIRED,

Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,975 miles

Front tyres are worn at inner edges,

Poor pattern at offside dip beam headlamp.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 90,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front tyres are worn at inner edges,

Poor pattern at offside dip beam headlamp.

Rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 76,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,755 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp continuously illuminated

front brake pads wearing

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked and broken

nearside front inner wheel arch guard broken

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic side skirts fitted

rear brake pads wearing

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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YO52 ARU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YO52 ARU, 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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YO52 ARU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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