MOT Status
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199,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad,s ok just light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front headlamp level on lowest limit
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust flexi's deteriorated
rear tyres worn on inner edges, both sides
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken linkage on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front headlamp level on lowest limit
Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust flexi's deteriorated
rear tyres worn on inner edges, both sides
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside rear tyre cut on innerwall but not deep to cords yet
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre cut on innerwall but not deep to cords yet
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside door mirror plastic casing damamged but not dangerous to road users
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE 235/45/ZR17(94Y)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside door mirror plastic casing damamged but not dangerous to road users
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate has duck tape holding it but still secure yet.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside door mirror casing damaged.
Offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.
Rear number plate has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.
Front number plate has duck tape holding it but still secure yet.
Offside door mirror casing damaged.
Offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.
Rear number plate has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.
Offside door mirror plastic casing broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear tail gate can not be opened because it has accident damge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside rear upper rear suspension arms outer balljoint rubber dust covers split but not resulting in play
Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD52 YKF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 LD52 YKF, 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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LD52 YKF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2002.
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