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LC02 HZR

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,709 mi
Last recorded161,709 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 HZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 161,709 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 156,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 149,669 miles

Oil leak N/S of engine and shaft seals of differential ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 117,623 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 117,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 108,811 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 10 Sep 2010 108,602 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre very close to limit 1.6mm3/4 tread.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 108,598 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre very close to limit 1.6mm3/4 tread.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,976 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 HZR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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