MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & under side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & under side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi house (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides out put bluard (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear cat been taken out
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight blue smoke during accleration
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front 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)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LK02 YFM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LK02 YFM, 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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LK02 YFM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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