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YT02 OFE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,912 mi
Last recorded168,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 OFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 168,912 miles

corrosion,wear and fluctuation front and rear brakes

front brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Jul 2016 168,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low damaged internals (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion,wear and fluctuation front and rear brakes

front brake pipes corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 159,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 154,574 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 154,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 151,299 miles

Brake and fuel pipes greased

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

Fuel line front to rear corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 151,299 miles

Brake and fuel pipes greased

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

Fuel line front to rear corroded

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 134,347 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

N/S HEADLAMP DIMMER THAN O/S

O/S HEADLAMP DIMMER THAN N/S

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 11 Jan 2012 134,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED

N/S HEADLAMP DIMMER THAN O/S

O/S HEADLAMP DIMMER THAN N/S

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 122,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 122,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 103,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 103,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,615 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 64,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YT02 OFE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YT02 OFE, 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 YT02 OFE registered?

YT02 OFE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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