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LF02 WPD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,420 mi
Last recorded163,420 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 WPD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 163,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 156,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 152,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 146,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,340 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front spotlight damaged

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Apr 2013 131,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 115,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 105,407 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

high-level stop lamp inoperative

o/s rear drive-shaft/differential sesl leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2009 94,096 miles

n/s front wiper blade deteriorating - split at ends

Pass 30 Mar 2008 82,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2007 68,021 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2007 68,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2006 55,093 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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LF02 WPD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LF02 WPD, 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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LF02 WPD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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