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EJ02 LKY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

234,456 mi
Last recorded234,456 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LKY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 234,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 225,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 204,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 192,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle coated in mud

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2012

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

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and wearing on inner edge

nearside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 171,504 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and wearing on inner edge

nearside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 140,017 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 140,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

No exhaust emissions detected

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 122,925 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 122,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Jul 2008 106,473 miles

nail in offside rear tyre/tread 3mm,propshaft rubber coupling in poor condition.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,833 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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EJ02 LKY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ02 LKY, 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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EJ02 LKY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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