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LK52 AAZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

255,399 mi
Last recorded255,399 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 255,399 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 255,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 247,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 231,532 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 231,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 225,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 225,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has a cut and a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cracked on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on edges and has a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 219,944 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 212,414 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 205,891 miles

engine oil low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 200,179 miles

front exhaust rusty & thin

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake pipes rusting

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges & centres

slight play in n/s/f vertical link joint

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Nov 2014 200,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust rusty & thin

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake pipes rusting

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges & centres

slight play in n/s/f vertical link joint

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Oct 2013 197,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust in very poor condition.

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded & in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 177,723 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 146,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 146,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 122,950 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 122,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,877 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 17 May 2007 97,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diff oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 89,351 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 89,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres worn on edges

near side front tyre walls scrubbed

Pass 26 Aug 2005 68,010 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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LK52 AAZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK52 AAZ, 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 LK52 AAZ registered?

LK52 AAZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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