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LN02 MHX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

271,000 mi
Last recorded271,000 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 MHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 271,000 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Various corrosion's under-body

Rear Various corrosion's under-body

Pass 3 Sep 2016 263,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 254,765 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 254,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 244,405 miles

off side reare /near side hand brake just in limte

Fail 30 Jul 2014 244,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 227,363 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 206,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 206,860 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 188,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 188,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 171,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 157,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 143,718 miles

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST PASSABLE. STRONGLY ADVISE ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 128,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 107,181 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 106,016 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 MHX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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