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LM02 EWH

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 EWH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 105,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 105,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 103,917 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall and tread

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,111 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 100,784 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,962 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,235 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 95,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,811 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 94,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 92,264 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,691 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 85,691 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 73,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 73,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EWH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH registered?

LM02 EWH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is LM02 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 EWH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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