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LT52 EBD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 EBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 76,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,952 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 57,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance is high

front brake pads are very low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside washer jet in poor condition (leaking)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance is high

front brake pads are very low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside washer jet in poor condition (leaking)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,316 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,003 miles

bonnet cath stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 34,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,096 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 31,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

a.front pads/discs worn+corrodd

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,116 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,405 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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LT52 EBD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LT52 EBD, 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 LT52 EBD registered?

LT52 EBD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LT52 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 EBD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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