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YT02 WZZ

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 WZZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 137,800 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing has surface corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,600 miles

BRAKE & FUEL LINES HAVE BEEN COATED WITH GREASE ALL ROUND. FUEL RETURN LINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED (N/S/R FLOOR PAD AREA)

Fail 18 Sep 2019 91,600 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BRAKE & FUEL LINES HAVE BEEN COATED WITH GREASE ALL ROUND. FUEL RETURN LINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED (N/S/R FLOOR PAD AREA)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,360 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 89,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nsf tyre wearing on egdes

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 45,901 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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YT02 WZZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YT02 WZZ, 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 YT02 WZZ registered?

YT02 WZZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YT02 WZZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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