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LJ52 GNZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

180,028 mi
Last recorded180,028 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 GNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 180,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 174,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 164,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 148,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 132,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,005 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 116,995 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,161 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,774 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 GNZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

LJ52 GNZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is LJ52 GNZ safe to buy?

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