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LG52 TEJ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,717 mi
Last recorded163,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 163,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Apr 2026 163,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 162,984 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 162,351 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear steel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential unit leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills at rear in jacking point areas corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 160,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,671 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 159,671 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 159,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 158,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,710 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,471 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 151,952 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 148,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,230 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 143,228 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 136,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 127,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 114,279 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 88,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,046 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in o/s/rear antiroll bar link

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TEJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TEJ, 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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LG52 TEJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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