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LF52 CYK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 CYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,906 miles

Nearside Rear lenz has cracks and broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,820 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has bad sidewall damage

Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,309 miles

near side front tyre outer wall damage

near side rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,154 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,205 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,916 miles

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

nearside rear lens damaged

rear registration plate needs replacing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,939 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear registration plates not in a good condition

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,554 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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LF52 CYK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF52 CYK, 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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LF52 CYK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is LF52 CYK safe to buy?

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