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LM02 NKF

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

253,110 mi
Last recorded253,110 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 NKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 253,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 240,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 232,111 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 232,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 222,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 217,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 206,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 195,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 181,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 170,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 155,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 143,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 122,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 92,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,695 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 NKF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

LM02 NKF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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