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LB02 FGZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,257 mi
Last recorded169,257 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 FGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 169,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip and check soon uneven wear n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer part of tyre uneven wear strong advise change soon low tyre pressures lookes like problem (5.2.3 (e))

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

check tyre pressures moor all 4 low

Fail 12 Mar 2020 169,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation no effort to o/s/r disc drum strip to find fault cable linkage or shoes or all worn (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nil effort cable linkage or internal shoes not working strip check now (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both worn out old low pressures (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

check tyre pressures moor all 4 low

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strip and check soon uneven wear n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer part of tyre uneven wear strong advise change soon low tyre pressures lookes like problem (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 146,580 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 119,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded need cleaning and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2017 92,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear TYRES AND CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE ALL 4 TYRES UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Mar 2016 68,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,791 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,320 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 16 Feb 2009 32,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,093 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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LB02 FGZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB02 FGZ, 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 LB02 FGZ registered?

LB02 FGZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LB02 FGZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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