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LM02 AYK

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 AYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,224 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,918 miles

Nearside Front brake lazy on increase/balance .

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake lazy on increase/balance .

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,536 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 81,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake lazy on increase - decrease

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,109 miles

o/s/r handbrake efficiency very low compaired to n/s/r

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,395 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 29,760 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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LM02 AYK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LM02 AYK, 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 LM02 AYK registered?

LM02 AYK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is LM02 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 AYK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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