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LN02 VCE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,216 mi
Last recorded180,216 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 VCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 May 2011 180,216 miles

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

Slight leak on gearbox sump.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 174,924 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 164,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 148,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 136,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,737 miles

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

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

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 VCE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN02 VCE registered?

LN02 VCE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is LN02 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 VCE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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