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LL02 FZC

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,067 mi
Last recorded173,067 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 FZC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 173,067 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 173,067 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 165,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 165,717 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 154,427 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 148,838 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 144,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 137,254 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 132,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 126,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 114,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 114,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,050 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,938 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 FZC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

LL02 FZC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is LL02 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL02 FZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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