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EX52 LHG

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,233 mi
Last recorded196,233 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 LHG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 196,233 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT BODYWORK & NEARSIDE HEADLAMP

FUEL LINES CORRIDED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS

Pass 5 Sep 2024 194,862 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 193,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 191,456 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED PERRISHED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 189,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 186,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre close to limt

general surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 185,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 185,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 180,203 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 180,196 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 176,656 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 176,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 174,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 169,234 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 169,234 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 149,243 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 149,243 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 133,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 133,022 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 125,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 118,388 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 110,451 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2009 110,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 102,973 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 102,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 93,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,665 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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EX52 LHG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX52 LHG, 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 EX52 LHG registered?

EX52 LHG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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