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LL02 CVW

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,949 mi
Last recorded86,949 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 CVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,949 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,394 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear low across tread[on limits]

slight damage to nearside and offside door mirror units

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop arm linkages balljoints

Fail 1 Jul 2013 81,390 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear low across tread[on limits]

slight damage to nearside and offside door mirror units

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop arm linkages balljoints

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,536 miles

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

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)

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

o/s door mirror loss

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,158 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 58,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 58,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,861 miles

engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,840 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 36,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CVW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CVW, 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 LL02 CVW registered?

LL02 CVW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LL02 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL02 CVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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