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LK02 ZYE

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 152,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 147,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 147,486 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 139,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 139,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 127,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,549 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 116,546 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,147 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,061 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre on limit outer edge

rear no plate in poor condition

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 41,206 miles

front+rear brake discs worn

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 ZYE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYE, 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 LK02 ZYE registered?

LK02 ZYE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LK02 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK02 ZYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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