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CT02 LKO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,532 mi
Last recorded140,532 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 140,532 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 136,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,944 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 132,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,252 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 92,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,082 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,082 miles

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

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

Both exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated but not leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,600 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,906 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre low tread

Fail 23 May 2012 54,906 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare tyre low tread

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,141 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted (some testible items not visible)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,324 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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CT02 LKO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CT02 LKO, 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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CT02 LKO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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