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LN02 HNV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,252 mi
Last recorded120,252 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 HNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,045 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,043 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear-most lateral arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bald on inner edge and ON limit

cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,846 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,275 miles

N/S/Front tyre slightly worn uneven on inside edge

O/S/Front tyre has a slight cut in outter sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,247 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/Front tyre slightly worn uneven on inside edge

O/S/Front tyre has a slight cut in outter sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 67,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,670 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,395 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 59,395 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,166 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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LN02 HNV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN02 HNV, 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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LN02 HNV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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