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LC52 XEB

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,646 mi
Last recorded122,646 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XEB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,646 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 122,076 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 107,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,726 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,418 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 75,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 59,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 59,472 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit heavly worn on edges and cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre heavly worn inner edge poss tracking problem

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,670 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,815 miles

nearside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cuts to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,784 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 XEB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC52 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

LC52 XEB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is LC52 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XEB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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