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LG02 GRZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,140 mi
Last recorded155,140 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 GRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 155,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 155,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 146,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 146,495 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 138,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 135,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,058 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2010 131,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 119,188 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 101,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,615 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,383 miles

n/s rear tyre tread on legal limit

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and corroded

wipers staring to smear

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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LG02 GRZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG02 GRZ, 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 LG02 GRZ registered?

LG02 GRZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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