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LD52 OMG

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 OMG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 87,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2020 87,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,765 miles

general corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,197 miles

nsf steering rack arm has slight play

osf steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,076 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 51,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,530 miles

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

top cover fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

top cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,406 miles

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

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

the front brake disc,s are corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 15,166 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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LD52 OMG 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 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 LD52 OMG, 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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LD52 OMG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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