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LK02 YFZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,899 mi
Last recorded177,899 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 177,899 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 177,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 161,739 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 161,658 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear both fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 146,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear both fuel pipes corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 140,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 131,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,935 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 119,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,812 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 50,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,881 miles

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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LK02 YFZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YFZ, 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 LK02 YFZ registered?

LK02 YFZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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