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LD52 VZG

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 VZG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,568 miles

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog spot lamp glass cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer corners of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer corners of treads and close to legal limit centre treads in areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 112,568 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog spot lamp glass cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer corners of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer corners of treads and close to legal limit centre treads in areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 109,846 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 102,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,916 miles

Exhaust front flexi has a minor leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 85,111 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

Fail 7 Sep 2019 85,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,285 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,184 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust leak front front flexi joint

Fail 4 Sep 2017 81,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward most (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust leak front front flexi joint

Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,042 miles

Advise offside front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,429 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL STARTING TO PERISH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,429 miles

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

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

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL STARTING TO PERISH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 67,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,147 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SCORED

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,831 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SCORED

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,138 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,143 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 40,143 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)

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 VZG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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