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YW02 MXD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,055 mi
Last recorded200,055 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 MXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 200,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cover sills shields

Pass 8 Feb 2016 189,593 miles

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

exhaust leak

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

slight play n/s/r D bush

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2016 189,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

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

Temporary repair made to exhaust system

both front tyres balding on edges and age cracking

both rear tyres worn 3mm

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 177,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake discs pitting on inner

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2014 170,671 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 170,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 162,461 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 162,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 162,439 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 148,824 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres going out of shape

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,869 miles

ns driveshaft inner cv joint is not fully located in diff. advise repair

ns handbrake effort low

Fail 9 Mar 2009 105,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front suspension arm forward bushes 'soft'

creeking from off side rear suspension

off side handbrake low effiency

stone chip in windsceen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,518 miles

both front suspension arm forward bushes 'soft'

creeking from off side rear suspension

off side handbrake low effiency

stone chip in windsceen

Pass 11 Mar 2008 82,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,433 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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YW02 MXD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXD, 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 YW02 MXD registered?

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

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