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LC02 FHP

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,060 mi
Last recorded143,060 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 FHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 143,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 141,438 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,233 miles

Front discs thin

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Slight twist n/s/f brake flexy hose

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,511 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 107,887 miles

Slight oil leak rear differential

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

Pass 6 May 2016

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

Pass 13 May 2015 104,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 103,331 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 100,783 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 100,744 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 99,166 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 97,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 95,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 91,301 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,789 miles

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

oil leak on differential

Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,462 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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LC02 FHP 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 85%.

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 LC02 FHP, 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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LC02 FHP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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