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YO52 BWY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,870 mi
Last recorded103,870 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 BWY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,724 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 90,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 83,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 May 2013 83,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,828 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,383 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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YO52 BWY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YO52 BWY, 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 YO52 BWY registered?

YO52 BWY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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