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YT52 ULX

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,091 mi
Last recorded103,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 ULX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,473 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,831 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,967 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,205 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,966 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 81,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,229 miles

some fluid around steering rack gaitors

some judder on front brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,609 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 63,609 miles

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

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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YT52 ULX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YT52 ULX, 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 YT52 ULX registered?

YT52 ULX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YT52 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 ULX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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