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LM52 LFA

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,654 mi
Last recorded85,654 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,415 miles

mill light on

tyre inflation sighn on

Fail 27 Jan 2015 83,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mill light on

tyre inflation sighn on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 74,795 miles

O/S/R tyre low pressure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front grill insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,795 miles

O/S/R tyre low pressure

front grill insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2013 69,530 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 69,528 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,476 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,101 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

washers running low on water

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,962 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,863 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,700 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 20,305 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 LFA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

LM52 LFA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2002.

Is LM52 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 LFA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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