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LL51 YHP

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 YHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 114,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 106,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,446 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 87,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2021 74,790 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,656 miles

Front Tyres perished on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,098 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 66,098 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,510 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,845 miles

all 4 road tyres, treads cracked/perished

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,845 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres treads cracked/perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,570 miles

all tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,522 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,647 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,554 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 29,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,393 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 27,393 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,640 miles

Wheel cap missing on nearside and offside rear wheels

Wheel caps missing on nearside front wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2007 24,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel cap missing on nearside and offside rear wheels

Wheel caps missing on nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 19,370 miles

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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LL51 YHP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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