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J13 LVY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,273 mi
Last recorded201,273 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 LVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 201,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 196,663 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 195,790 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 195,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 194,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 190,510 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 190,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 175,730 miles

Oil leak

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

advised slight play and in steering(front)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 159,189 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 159,189 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 145,467 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

offside front tyre wearing on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 102,096 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 85,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,592 miles

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

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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J13 LVY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J13 LVY, 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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What year was J13 LVY registered?

J13 LVY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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