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LJ02 WCV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,908 mi
Last recorded174,908 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 WCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 174,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 161,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 134,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar ling rubber's split.

oil "5" level below minimum.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 73,571 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar ling rubber's split.

oil "5" level below minimum.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,422 miles

engine management light on

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and near limit

o/s rear handbrake getting lazy

rear brake pads starting to get low

stone chip in windscreen outside A zone

Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,422 miles

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

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

engine management light on

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and near limit

o/s rear handbrake getting lazy

rear brake pads starting to get low

stone chip in windscreen outside A zone

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 40,359 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

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 WCV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

LJ02 WCV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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