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LJ52 DHO

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,424 mi
Last recorded183,424 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 DHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 183,424 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Nearside front steering rack inner joints slightly play.Both front antiroll bar bushes slight play.

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 182,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside tierod

Fail 16 Jul 2012 182,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside tierod

Pass 28 Sep 2010 156,058 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 142,573 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 142,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 141,096 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 140,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 140,343 miles

front and rear disc worn

Fail 25 Oct 2008 140,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front and rear disc worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 131,086 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 57,739 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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LJ52 DHO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LJ52 DHO, 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 LJ52 DHO registered?

LJ52 DHO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ52 DHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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