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DV02 LGX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,110 mi
Last recorded229,110 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 LGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 229,110 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 229,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 226,068 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 214,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 204,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 187,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 164,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 164,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 151,154 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 29 May 2014 144,480 miles

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 29 May 2014 144,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 1 Jun 2013 133,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 133,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 121,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

diff drain plug leaking

Fail 8 May 2012 121,034 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

diff drain plug leaking

Pass 3 May 2011 110,183 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,408 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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DV02 LGX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV02 LGX, 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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DV02 LGX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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