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YX52 SCV

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,053 mi
Last recorded194,053 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 SCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 194,053 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Inner (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 186,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side outer sill corroded not in perscibed area

Pass 19 Aug 2013 180,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 169,885 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 169,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 142,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 142,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 129,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 120,689 miles

exhaust mount corrodide

near side front shocker has slight leak ( damp)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 120,689 miles

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

exhaust mount corrodide

near side front shocker has slight leak ( damp)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 111,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 203,393 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 174,612 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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YX52 SCV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX52 SCV, 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 YX52 SCV registered?

YX52 SCV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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