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LL02 DXG

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,906 mi
Last recorded130,906 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 122,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,635 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 120,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 116,960 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,058 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 111,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 108,601 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,593 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,475 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 67,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 51,658 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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LL02 DXG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LL02 DXG, 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 LL02 DXG registered?

LL02 DXG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is LL02 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL02 DXG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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