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BN52 LXT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,580 mi
Last recorded55,580 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 55,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,805 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 54,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 54,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 52,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,269 miles

Both rear roll bar links slight wear

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,621 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,357 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 30,823 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 30,823 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 30,635 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BN52 LXT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BN52 LXT, 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 BN52 LXT registered?

BN52 LXT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BN52 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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