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LM02 JFK

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 JFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013
Pass 28 Jul 2012 58,141 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,346 miles

Airbag light stays on the dashboard

N/S dip beam brighter than O/S dip beam

N/S obligatory mirror glass darker than O/S

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,317 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,687 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 39,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2006 31,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 May 2006 31,286 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 JFK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFK, 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 LM02 JFK registered?

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

Is LM02 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 JFK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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