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LD02 EVY

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,448 mi
Last recorded219,448 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 EVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 219,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 219,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush worn marked with yellow marker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 210,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 198,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 185,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 176,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front + rear ()

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/F + O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 176,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front + rear ()

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/F + O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 168,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 168,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 158,599 miles

Centre brake light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 158,599 miles

Centre brake light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 148,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 138,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2010 127,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 109,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 80,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,184 miles

O/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

O/S REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN NOT LARGER THAN 10mm

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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LD02 EVY 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 70%.

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 LD02 EVY, 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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LD02 EVY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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