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YX02 KDJ

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

166,682 mi
Last recorded166,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 KDJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 166,682 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 166,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 162,686 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plate insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 2 Jun 2025 162,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plate insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 14 Jun 2024 157,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2024 157,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 151,472 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,783 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 145,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm ball joint excessive play (small straight arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective heat shield slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 139,591 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres stepped and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear most exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2021 139,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres stepped and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear most exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2020 134,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 116,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 107,907 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 107,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 99,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 91,722 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 84,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 77,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,449 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,918 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 35,800 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 35,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2007 29,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 29,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX02 KDJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YX02 KDJ, 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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YX02 KDJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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