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MD02 LAO

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,497 mi
Last recorded227,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 LAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 227,497 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 227,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 210,192 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 210,028 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 200,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (235/45/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (255/40/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 25 Jan 2018 200,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (235/45/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (255/40/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 Y (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 191,147 miles

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

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

center stop not working

n/s/f tyre wearing thin 235/45/17

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 191,146 miles

Emissions not tested our emissions tester has just broke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

center stop not working

n/s/f tyre wearing thin 235/45/17

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 183,467 miles

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

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

front 235/45/17 rear 255/40/17

Fail 20 Feb 2016 183,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

front 235/45/17 rear 255/40/17

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 174,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front 235/45r17 rear255/40r17

Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,246 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 133,245 miles

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

No road tax on display

Pass 12 Jul 2008 102,072 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 102,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 84,446 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 53,716 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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MD02 LAO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MD02 LAO, 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 MD02 LAO registered?

MD02 LAO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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