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LL02 CVR

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 CVR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks appearing inner edge not quite to cords advise to change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 149,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 117,459 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 111,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 111,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 104,572 miles

movement in o/s/r hub

oil leak

slight movement in o/s track rod end

Fail 14 May 2011 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

oil leak from sump bolt

slight freeplay in offside rear hub

Fail 30 Apr 2010 94,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,626 miles

engine undertray fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,442 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 86,254 miles

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

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 70,171 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (stepped tread pattern)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (stepped tread pattern)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 66,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,610 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 53,610 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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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LL02 CVR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL02 CVR, 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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LL02 CVR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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