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LN02 HSF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,693 mi
Last recorded208,693 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 HSF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 208,693 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 208,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

inner edge worn smooth on offside front tyre

inner edges slightly worn on both rear tyres

offside number plate lamp slightly damaged/insecure

repair to nearside rear road wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2006 131,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2005 97,974 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 HSF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LN02 HSF, 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 LN02 HSF registered?

LN02 HSF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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