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LJ02 XNE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 XNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 137,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 125,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 122,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,075 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 114,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,384 miles

Front headlamps frosting

Front headlamps frosting

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2017 110,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-Trays Fitted

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,028 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,498 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 67,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,126 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 21,626 miles

Front brake dics worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front tyres worn to 0mm on edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.23mm.

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 XNE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XNE, 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 LJ02 XNE registered?

LJ02 XNE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is LJ02 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 XNE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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