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LK52 LLV

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 LLV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 115,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 109,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2016

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS/OS (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NS/OS (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 100,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,063 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,035 miles

Rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,663 miles

hand brake just on limits of efficiency

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside head light loose in side on mountings

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,865 miles

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

front brake pads low and dices worn

offside door mirror cover bamaged have coverd in tape

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,268 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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LK52 LLV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LK52 LLV, 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 LK52 LLV registered?

LK52 LLV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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