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LV02 ECA

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,779 mi
Last recorded177,779 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 ECA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 177,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 166,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 155,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 145,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 136,821 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 136,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 125,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 184,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 166,402 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jun 2007 166,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2006 147,869 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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LV02 ECA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV02 ECA, 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 LV02 ECA registered?

LV02 ECA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is LV02 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 ECA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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