MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs lipped
nearside rear spring corroded
rear brake discs lipped
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Outer Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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LJ02 LYG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 LYG, 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 LJ02 LYG registered?
LJ02 LYG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2002.
Is LJ02 LYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ02 LYG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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