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LD02 HSV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,383 mi
Last recorded152,383 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 HSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 148,613 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 148,610 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 145,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 143,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has two small cuts on the tread.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2016 143,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has two small cuts on the tread.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 135,784 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 128,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2012 114,195 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,502 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 96,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,692 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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LD02 HSV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver 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 LD02 HSV, 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 LD02 HSV registered?

LD02 HSV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is LD02 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD02 HSV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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