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LC02 MYK

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

219,384 mi
Last recorded219,384 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 MYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 219,384 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 208,479 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 207,735 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 201,804 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 191,091 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 189,087 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 189,087 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 188,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 170,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 158,625 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 May 2016 150,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 139,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 126,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 116,500 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2012 111,302 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 103,854 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 951,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 90,696 miles

PROPSHAFT FRONT RUBBER COUPLING DETERIATING.

Pass 15 May 2008 87,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 81,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 67,420 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 MYK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MYK, 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 LC02 MYK registered?

LC02 MYK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is LC02 MYK safe to buy?

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