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MH02 LBL

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 LBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,974 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,922 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 47,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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MH02 LBL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 MH02 LBL, 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 MH02 LBL registered?

MH02 LBL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MH02 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 LBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH02 LBL have outstanding finance?

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