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LK52 LDO

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,871 mi
Last recorded82,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 LDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,698 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,170 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 53,158 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,662 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 LDO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK52 LDO, 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 LK52 LDO registered?

LK52 LDO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LK52 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK52 LDO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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