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YD02 LNX

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,351 mi
Last recorded171,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 LNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 171,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 156,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 141,862 miles

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2013 141,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,057 miles

O/S/R TYRE POOR REQUIRE URGENT ATTENTION/ standing rust on discs/ coil springs corroded/ under body covered in trims

Fail 21 Jul 2011

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R TYRE POOR REQUIRE URGENT ATTENTION/ standing rust on discs/ coil springs corroded/ under body covered in trims

Pass 26 Oct 2010 121,281 miles

o/s rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 26 Oct 2009 116,013 miles

front wipers splitting

nearside front tyre wearing off on both edges

offside front tyre cracked and perished 235/45 ZR17 Dunlop sp sport maxx

Fail 26 Oct 2009 116,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers splitting

nearside front tyre wearing off on both edges

offside front tyre cracked and perished 235/45 ZR17 Dunlop sp sport maxx

Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,267 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 112,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 85,825 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 85,819 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)

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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YD02 LNX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD02 LNX, 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 YD02 LNX registered?

YD02 LNX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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