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BJ52 KDZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 KDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 125,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 119,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 115,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,318 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,728 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 95,472 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,819 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,750 miles

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

nearside offside rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,226 miles

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

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

slight surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,854 miles

advise fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,146 miles

front pipe bracket broken

minor play nsr roll bar link

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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BJ52 KDZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ52 KDZ, 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 BJ52 KDZ registered?

BJ52 KDZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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