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LEZ 2842

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 2842
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 160,912 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 160,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost, outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 160,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost, outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 151,624 miles

Front tyres worn at edges.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 145,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 137,574 miles

Fuel Pipes Rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 137,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres badly perished on inner sidewalls

Fuel Pipes Rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F & both rear tubeless valve stems perished

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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LEZ 2842 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LEZ 2842, 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 LEZ 2842 registered?

LEZ 2842 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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