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LM52 JXD

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,422 mi
Last recorded173,422 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 JXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 173,422 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 168,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 168,364 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to maximum but still too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 164,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 164,954 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 160,249 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 154,879 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 150,699 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 140,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 127,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,221 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 84,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front washers not working.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,420 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 46,141 miles

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

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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LM52 JXD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM52 JXD, 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 LM52 JXD registered?

LM52 JXD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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