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BG52 FRJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,039 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2015 142,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,028 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Bad oil leak

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

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

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2012 103,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 88,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 146,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 141,522 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 139,931 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 139,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 126,018 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 tyres very slightly over legal limit will need to be changed very soon

front brakes very slightly juddering

unable to check brakepipes properley due to coverings

unable to check under vehicle + under bonnett components properley due to them being covered with plastic coverings

Pass 29 Dec 2005 117,979 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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BG52 FRJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG52 FRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG52 FRJ registered?

BG52 FRJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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