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GV02 LKX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LKX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,213 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 85,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 79,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,856 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,308 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,976 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,355 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,508 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 60,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,296 miles

front windows drivers side and passenger side seem to have a heavier tint than normally expected on british vehicles

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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GV02 LKX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV02 LKX, 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 GV02 LKX registered?

GV02 LKX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is GV02 LKX safe to buy?

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