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LN02 VBZ

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,672 mi
Last recorded191,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 191,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 189,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 182,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 178,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 168,918 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 159,036 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2018 155,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 155,119 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 154,212 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Top engine cover fitted Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,075 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 142,627 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 142,627 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 130,512 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv- rear tyres on 3mm and nsf waring on edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,893 miles

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

adv- rear tyres on 3mm and nsf waring on edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 108,590 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 108,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,435 miles

Brake pad warning light on (front sensor broken)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 96,435 miles

Brake pad warning light on (front sensor broken)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,737 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Sep 2008 79,737 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,514 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 55,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 44,058 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 VBZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

LN02 VBZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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