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LC02 YPZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,271 mi
Last recorded47,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 YPZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 47,271 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread 225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 47,271 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread 225/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,428 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,401 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,359 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake needs adjusting

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,449 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 28,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,912 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,225 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 21,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,151 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 17,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,737 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/ front anti rollbar link dust cover split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,176 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 11 Jun 2007 13,846 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 9,083 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 YPZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC02 YPZ registered?

LC02 YPZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is LC02 YPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 YPZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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