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LJ02 URP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,644 mi
Last recorded246,644 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 URP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 246,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 233,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid around steering boot

Pass 6 Apr 2017 222,510 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm bush worn

Offside Rear Upper suspension bush worn

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2017 222,474 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm bush worn

Offside Rear Upper suspension bush worn

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 212,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 201,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre has cuts in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 201,532 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nsr tyre has cuts in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 188,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust mount corroded but still supporting system

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 172,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 155,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 137,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 124,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 121,025 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 121,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 114,393 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 93,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,884 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 74,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 URP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ02 URP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 URP registered?

LJ02 URP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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