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LB51 XVR

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,953 mi
Last recorded204,953 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 204,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 199,003 miles

Nearside inner floor corroding

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 199,003 miles

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

Nearside inner floor corroding

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 193,896 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 193,882 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 188,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear jacking point corroding

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 188,383 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear jacking point corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 181,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 181,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 175,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 175,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 166,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut on inner wall of offside rear tyre not exposing the cords

Fail 22 Feb 2013 166,224 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut on inner wall of offside rear tyre not exposing the cords

Pass 21 Feb 2012 158,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner steering rack tie bars have slight play not affecting steering operation

nearside front drop link is slightly bent not affecting its operation

Pass 26 Jan 2011 151,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 140,413 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 140,413 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 132,236 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 122,971 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 122,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rubber drive coupling at rear of gearbox deteriating.

insied surface of front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 108,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 108,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

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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LB51 XVR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LB51 XVR, 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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LB51 XVR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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