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LS52 FFV

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 FFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 104,252 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,063 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in steering tie rod ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on tie rod ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,711 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour side light blue (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on tie rod ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,915 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake performance only just met, advise further investigation

Fail 13 Sep 2022 98,911 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake performance only just met, advise further investigation

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,153 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chance cubes from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray missing

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test chance cubes from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray missing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 82,868 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016
Fail 16 Jul 2016

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2014

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Wipers poor

Pass 11 May 2013 63,661 miles

The front tyre are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The o/s mirror is missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in the front wheels.

Fail 11 May 2013 63,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyre are wearing on the edges and cracking.

The o/s mirror is missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 62,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in the n/s front wheel.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,734 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,734 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 46,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 34,144 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,479 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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LS52 FFV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LS52 FFV, 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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LS52 FFV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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