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LA02 PYT

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

290,578 mi
Last recorded290,578 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 PYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 290,578 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 290,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 285,751 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 285,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 262,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 245,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 245,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 238,684 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 228,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 217,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 204,873 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 174,420 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2012 120,661 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2011 109,074 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 99,259 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front exhaust flexy pipe slight blow

high level brake light inop

rear brake discs worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,259 miles

front exhaust flexy pipe slight blow

high level brake light inop

rear brake discs worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 88,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 88,603 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,700 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,891 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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LA02 PYT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LA02 PYT, 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 LA02 PYT registered?

LA02 PYT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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