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LG52 HCA

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 HCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,467 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 89,749 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,108 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine smoke from exhaust on idle

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,871 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,526 miles

nearside front brake disc inner surface pitted

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offsidefront brake disc inner surface pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,183 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit.

slight scoring to windscreen nearside.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 44,518 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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LG52 HCA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG52 HCA, 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 LG52 HCA registered?

LG52 HCA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is LG52 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 HCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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