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LJ02 JHF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 JHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022

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

Fail 9 May 2022 154,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre's Perished

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 152,938 miles

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

Sills Corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 144,375 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 137,622 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 137,622 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,010 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 130,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 121,099 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 112,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 108,737 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 108,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,742 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,940 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 76,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,462 miles

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

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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LJ02 JHF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LJ02 JHF, 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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LJ02 JHF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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