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KJ52 LBF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,826 mi
Last recorded143,826 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 LBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 143,826 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 143,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 141,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 141,686 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 29 Aug 2009 13,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 127,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 119,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 111,092 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 110,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 83,818 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KJ52 LBF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ52 LBF, 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 KJ52 LBF registered?

KJ52 LBF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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