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LC52 DXM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,903 mi
Last recorded128,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 DXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 124,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has slight travel

Fail 8 Apr 2016 104,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,450 miles

bumper and exausst slightley loose

Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,450 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

bumper and exausst slightley loose

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,812 miles

all discs surface rust

both front lower arm inner bushes have slight movement

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,473 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,509 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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LC52 DXM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 LC52 DXM, 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 LC52 DXM registered?

LC52 DXM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is LC52 DXM safe to buy?

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