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KV52 LCP

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 LCP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,712 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,140 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,117 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 74,117 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,687 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,404 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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KV52 LCP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KV52 LCP, 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 KV52 LCP registered?

KV52 LCP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is KV52 LCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV52 LCP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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