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LG02 UYR

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,411 mi
Last recorded152,411 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 UYR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,411 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 142,122 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to rear under tray

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 107,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside fron sill damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside fron sill damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2010 100,039 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

small cut in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small cut in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,108 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CENTRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CENTRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp glass damaged

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,379 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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LG02 UYR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LG02 UYR, 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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LG02 UYR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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