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LV02 YPL

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,081 mi
Last recorded109,081 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 YPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,081 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 109,047 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 98,686 miles

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

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

front brake performance imbalance

fuel cap seal split/perished

oil close to minimum

Fail 31 May 2014 98,686 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel cap seal split/perished

oil close to minimum

v/slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 62,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,634 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,279 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 YPL 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 84.6%.

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 YPL, 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 LV02 YPL registered?

LV02 YPL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is LV02 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 YPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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