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L10 NYF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,795 mi
Last recorded176,795 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 NYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 176,795 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 176,795 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 160,008 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 153,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 125,130 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 125,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,151 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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L10 NYF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L10 NYF, 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 L10 NYF registered?

L10 NYF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is L10 NYF safe to buy?

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