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LM02 LLP

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,711 mi
Last recorded97,711 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,711 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,239 miles

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

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

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 15 Sep 2020 78,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,458 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,117 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,766 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,766 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,581 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 LLP 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 LLP, 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 LLP registered?

LM02 LLP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is LM02 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 LLP 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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