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T4 LBM

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,379 mi
Last recorded175,379 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 LBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 175,379 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn too high (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 175,379 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn too high (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 166,802 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 154,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 151,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 141,211 miles

air bag light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 130,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges.

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)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,331 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,976 miles

Air bag warning light on.

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 87,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Air bag warning light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake warning lamp lit. front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,307 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T4 LBM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T4 LBM, 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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T4 LBM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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