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SR02 LNG

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,283 mi
Last recorded230,283 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 LNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2011 230,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 189,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 149,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 65,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,511 miles

SLIGHT WEAR N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,075 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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SR02 LNG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SR02 LNG, 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 SR02 LNG registered?

SR02 LNG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is SR02 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR02 LNG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR02 LNG have outstanding finance?

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