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YL02 LHY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2008 131,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,565 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 83,299 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

some play and wear to nearside rear outer anti rollbar link.

some wear to offside rear outer anti rollbar link.

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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YL02 LHY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YL02 LHY, 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 YL02 LHY registered?

YL02 LHY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is YL02 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 LHY shows 3 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 YL02 LHY have outstanding finance?

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