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LM52 LDU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,408 mi
Last recorded198,408 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 LDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 198,408 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 198,408 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2017 198,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor and inner sill back (5.2.6)

Nearside Front side light poor output

suspension warning message indicates a fault on dash

Fail 31 Mar 2017 198,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side light poor output

suspension warning message indicates a fault on dash

Pass 19 May 2016
Pass 19 Mar 2015 189,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 189,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 185,693 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 185,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 176,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 168,028 miles

w/screen chip

Pass 29 Jul 2011 158,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 146,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 136,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 115,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,620 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 81,474 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 81,474 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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LM52 LDU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM52 LDU, 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 LM52 LDU registered?

LM52 LDU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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