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LT52 EWX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,112 mi
Last recorded174,112 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 EWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 174,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm, upper outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm, upper outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm, upper outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 174,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm, upper outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm, upper outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm, upper outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 169,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 148,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 139,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 139,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 126,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 112,441 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 112,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 101,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 101,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,412 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,412 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,874 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 67,211 miles

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

all tyres perishing geting low have cuts not to cords

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 7 May 2010 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all tyres perishing geting low have cuts not to cords

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,417 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 36,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,270 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 EWX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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