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LJ52 ONH

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

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Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 ONH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026
Pass 30 Jul 2025
Pass 9 Aug 2024

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2023
Pass 29 Jul 2022
Pass 3 Jun 2021
Pass 12 Jun 2020

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Jun 2020

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 125,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,479 miles

Front link arm covers split

Fail 12 Oct 2017 100,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Front link arm covers split

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,001 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,428 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,428 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,999 miles

front tyres worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 10 Nov 2012 63,731 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 40,085 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 33,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,146 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 ONH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONH, 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 ONH registered?

LJ52 ONH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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