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LF52 FFY

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,192 mi
Last recorded65,192 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,246 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,840 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 44,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,259 miles

nearside front steering tie rod end has play

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,755 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LF52 FFY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF52 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF52 FFY registered?

LF52 FFY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LF52 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 FFY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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