MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear suspension components corroded
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle structure slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle structure slightly corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
vehicle structure has slight corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x3 ()
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x3 ()
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre close to cords on outer edge.
both rear tyres wearing on edges
o/s + n/s rear tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s + n/s rear tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges poss/ tracking out
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges poss/ tracking out
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW.NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE SQUEELS WHEN ROLLER TESTED(MAY NEED ATTENTION)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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AK02 YGO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AK02 YGO, 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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AK02 YGO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2002.
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