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LA51 FRP

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,111 mi
Last recorded169,111 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FRP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 169,111 miles

under body covers and outer sill covers fitted as standard

Pass 18 Dec 2019 164,160 miles

Fuel pipe chafing supply and return pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 147,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 147,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 122,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,540 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 120,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,475 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 112,475 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,389 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 107,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,172 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 96,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,240 miles

strong advice ****** both rear tyre tread low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,188 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,834 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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LA51 FRP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA51 FRP, 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 LA51 FRP registered?

LA51 FRP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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