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YP02 BKZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,053 mi
Last recorded186,053 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 186,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot lid has slight surface rust

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

inner arms has slight play

o/s outer sill damaged

parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

service brake has just met the requirement (55%)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 186,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminates when side lights switched on (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 170,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 154,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 154,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 139,974 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 120,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 111,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,220 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 101,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 85,608 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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YP02 BKZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP02 BKZ, 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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YP02 BKZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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