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LK52 VHH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,051 mi
Last recorded117,051 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VHH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 117,051 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 117,051 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 115,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,141 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,709 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,829 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,171 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,881 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,532 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,532 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,053 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 VHH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

LK52 VHH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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