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LY02 XZC

2002 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 52884,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XZC
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 86,388 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 84,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 83,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 80,978 miles
Fail 29 May 2013

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,247 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 68,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,217 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 98,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 90,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,252 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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LY02 XZC is a 2002 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 84,772 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY02 XZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY02 XZC registered?

LY02 XZC is a 2002 BMW 528, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is LY02 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 XZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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