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LN02 YUD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,403 mi
Last recorded200,403 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 YUD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 200,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 192,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 180,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 171,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 163,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 157,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 149,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear parking brake lower reading on limit

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

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

oil leaks on engine

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 138,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear parking brake lower reading on limit

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

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

oil leaks on engine

rear silencer heat shield insecure

traction control lamp stays on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear handbrake - do not lock

rear wiper motor not working

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2012 113,486 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,377 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 108,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,876 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,770 miles

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

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

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 YUD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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