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YW02 MMF

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,583 mi
Last recorded164,583 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 MMF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 164,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately front bottom arm slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 156,864 miles

Rear fuel lines are badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing is damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear parking brake just meet mot standards

under body mot testable items are corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2020 114,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 104,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 93,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroding (3.5.1i)

n/s/r slight bind on brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,490 miles

all brake pipes greased

both rear drop links have slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 69,180 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,179 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 63,305 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 58,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 54,723 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 54,723 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,595 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 43,271 miles

off side hand brake reading low

Fail 8 May 2007 43,260 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 35,171 miles

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

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 MMF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YW02 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

YW02 MMF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YW02 MMF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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