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LD02 LXJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,433 mi
Last recorded48,433 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 48,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,644 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,935 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 45,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,324 miles

OSF and both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,956 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 41,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,904 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,286 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,125 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 35,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,862 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,862 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 26,862 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 23,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LD02 LXJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD02 LXJ, 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 LD02 LXJ registered?

LD02 LXJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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