MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S door mirror glass deteriorating
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S sill damaged
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight movement O/S door mirror
Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges and deep cracks in tread
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn low on edges/deep cracks in tread and cuts on outer wall
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror has slight movement
Offside sill has slight corrosion/damage
engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test
high level brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges and deep cracks in tread
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn low on edges/deep cracks in tread and cuts on outer wall
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror has slight movement
Offside sill has slight corrosion/damage
engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test
high level brake light not working
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
n/s + o/s front tyre tread deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth
offside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF52 KMJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 LF52 KMJ, 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 LF52 KMJ registered?
LF52 KMJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 October 2002.
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