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LS02 WNL

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,171 mi
Last recorded220,171 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 WNL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 220,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 220,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 189,421 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 189,088 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 176,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 176,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 158,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 140,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 140,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2009 130,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 122,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 102,783 miles

front tyres feathering at corners of tread

Pass 12 May 2006 80,819 miles

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

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

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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LS02 WNL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS02 WNL, 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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LS02 WNL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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