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YY02 EFE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

233,781 mi
Last recorded233,781 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 EFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 233,781 miles

corrosion present

Pass 20 Aug 2019 233,307 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 229,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 211,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 192,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 192,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (1.7.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both, only 7% (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 162,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 162,797 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 80,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,840 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,198 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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YY02 EFE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YY02 EFE, 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 YY02 EFE registered?

YY02 EFE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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