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LL51 OYX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,764 mi
Last recorded139,764 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 OYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 139,764 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

front discs poor condition

handbrake efficiency low @ 17%

rear pads very low

Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both outer sills

front discs poor condition

handbrake efficiency low @ 17%

rear pads very low

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 137,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,653 miles

Both rear flexy brake hoses cracking

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 125,653 miles

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)

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)

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

Both rear flexy brake hoses cracking

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,123 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 119,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 112,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,896 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,303 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 96,201 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 96,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 64,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 64,298 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)

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

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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LL51 OYX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LL51 OYX, 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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LL51 OYX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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