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AJ02 LXK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,121 mi
Last recorded166,121 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LXK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 166,121 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 INNER ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 152,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 152,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt on each wheel on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,056 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,666 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 130,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 115,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 112,837 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 112,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,521 miles

Child seat fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,880 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f road wheel dameged slidy cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2014 104,880 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f road wheel dameged slidy cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,974 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2013 98,963 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,929 miles

Both rear brake discs lipped, corroded, pitted, ridged and worn.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Recommend parking brake inspection, clean shoes and adjust.

Some damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls. 225/40ZR18/95V

Washer jets semi blocked.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 94,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged, worn and inner faces pitted and corroded.

Both rear brake discs lipped, corroded, pitted, ridged and worn.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Recommend parking brake inspection, clean shoes and adjust.

Some damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls. 225/40ZR18/95V

Washer jets semi blocked.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 62,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 56,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 51,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,312 miles

both rear anti roll bar droplinks have slight movement

front discs ridged and worn on inner surfaces recommend replacing next pad change

Pass 26 Sep 2005 40,901 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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AJ02 LXK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ02 LXK, 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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AJ02 LXK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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