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LL02 THV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,120 mi
Last recorded94,120 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 94,120 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 91,359 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 83,491 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Fail 15 May 2015 83,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 75,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 70,102 miles

front brake discs very corroded

n/s rear link bar slight play

o/s front wheel slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,965 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,135 miles

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

washer bottle leaking ?

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,661 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 58,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,658 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 THV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THV, 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 THV registered?

LL02 THV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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