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LD52 YKF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,568 mi
Last recorded199,568 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 YKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 199,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 190,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2024

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad,s ok just light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 180,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose inner wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2021 176,303 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 171,471 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 171,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 153,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 144,412 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Front headlamp level on lowest limit

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi's deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges, both sides

Fail 20 Nov 2018 144,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken linkage on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp level on lowest limit

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi's deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges, both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,477 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,923 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on innerwall but not deep to cords yet

Fail 7 Nov 2013 106,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre cut on innerwall but not deep to cords yet

Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside door mirror plastic casing damamged but not dangerous to road users

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 97,353 miles

Offside 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)

GOODYEAR EXCELLENCE 235/45/ZR17(94Y)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside door mirror plastic casing damamged but not dangerous to road users

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,360 miles

Front number plate has duck tape holding it but still secure yet.

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

Offside door mirror casing damaged.

Offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.

Rear number plate has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,360 miles

Front number plate has duck tape holding it but still secure yet.

Offside door mirror casing damaged.

Offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.

Rear number plate has water ingress from the top but not likely to be misread.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,757 miles

Offside door mirror plastic casing broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,203 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 71,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,015 miles

Rear tail gate can not be opened because it has accident damge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear upper rear suspension arms outer balljoint rubber dust covers split but not resulting in play

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,079 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,898 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 YKF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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