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LG52 HVY

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 HVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,157 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 120,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,739 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,739 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,842 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 101,832 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 100,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,663 miles

Airbag light on reset may come back check further with dealer

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 91,054 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 91,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 89,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,388 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,607 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,605 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,122 miles

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

near side rear tyre has cracks on side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,950 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 HVY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVY, 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 LG52 HVY registered?

LG52 HVY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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