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YY52 BDV

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 BDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,521 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,336 miles

All brake pipes are greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 88,316 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake pipes are greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 52,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,110 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,702 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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YY52 BDV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY52 BDV, 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 YY52 BDV registered?

YY52 BDV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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