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LA52 TXO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,405 mi
Last recorded181,405 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 TXO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 181,405 miles

rear flexi pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 181,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leg (5.3.2 (b))

rear flexi pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 172,794 miles

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 167,068 miles

rear flexi brkae pipes perished

Fail 4 Nov 2019 167,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear flexi brkae pipes perished

Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,905 miles

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes badly perished

rear number plate faded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,376 miles

Engine oil leak

Front discs very slightly corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tailgate lamps slightly hazed

Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,854 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,921 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear flexi brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

washers leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,075 miles

engine area oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate faded

tyre light on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,675 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

tyre light on

Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,675 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

rear pads very low

tyre light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,543 miles

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

small stone chips all over front windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on dash( will fail next years mot with this light on!)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 98,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

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

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

small stone chips all over front windscreen

tyre pressure warning light on dash( will fail next years mot with this light on!)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,574 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have some play

stone chips windscreen

tyre light on

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,375 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

oil leak from top of engine

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2009 84,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

oil leak from top of engine

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 59,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LA52 TXO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LA52 TXO, 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 LA52 TXO registered?

LA52 TXO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LA52 TXO safe to buy?

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