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LB02 MMX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,063 mi
Last recorded61,063 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 MMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 61,063 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,817 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,327 miles

nearside rear wheel is slightly tight to turn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,392 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,392 miles

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

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

nail in the offside rear tyre which is leaking air

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,623 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 25,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edges(just acceptable)

slight play in steering rack

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 MMX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB02 MMX, 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 LB02 MMX registered?

LB02 MMX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is LB02 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB02 MMX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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