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LJ02 MFU

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,596 mi
Last recorded144,596 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 MFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 144,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 142,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 132,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 128,669 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 128,638 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 121,720 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

small play in nearside rear top suspension arm bush

Pass 1 Aug 2015 94,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,702 miles

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes coroding at rear

Pass 7 May 2013 87,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 82,711 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 58,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,666 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

advise brake inspection....

both front tyres close to limit , worn inner edges.....

front inner brake pads appear low.....

Pass 19 May 2008 49,478 miles

rear number plate contaminated , advise replacement....

Pass 17 May 2007 45,632 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 45,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

rear number plate contaminated, advise replacement....

Pass 23 May 2006 36,769 miles

rear number plate contaminated.

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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LJ02 MFU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ02 MFU, 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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LJ02 MFU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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