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LD02 NYX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 161,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 161,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 161,124 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 161,124 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 157,265 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 154,110 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 151,058 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 151,058 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 141,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 129,162 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 129,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 111,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 111,805 miles

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

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 NYX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

LD02 NYX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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