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LD52 OMP

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,107 mi
Last recorded168,107 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 168,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 167,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 163,052 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lense deteriorated

Offside Front headlight lense deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2021 163,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlight lense deteriorated

Offside Front headlight lense deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2021 162,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

eml light on dash

Pass 22 May 2019 158,642 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2019 158,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,992 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,388 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 137,073 miles

play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Fail 1 Dec 2015 137,073 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,328 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,328 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 118,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,681 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,345 miles

Cuts to side walls of road tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2006 440,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 OMP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMP, 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 LD52 OMP registered?

LD52 OMP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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