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LN02 YTH

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 YTH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,969 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,068 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 73,994 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,023 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,868 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 9 Apr 2010 59,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,964 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 Apr 2007 53,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,930 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 YTH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

LN02 YTH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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