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YW02 MKE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 MKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 186,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 182,242 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 178,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 174,031 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 174,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 169,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 163,716 miles

Front both lower front arms have slight play in rear bush.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 163,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Front both lower front arms have slight play in rear bush.

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 155,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 150,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 144,619 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 144,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,909 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 126,093 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 126,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,719 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 117,196 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,022 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 111,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 86,214 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside & offside steering rack slight fluid leak

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,208 miles

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

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

offside steering rack slight fluid leak

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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YW02 MKE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YW02 MKE, 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 YW02 MKE registered?

YW02 MKE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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