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HS02 RJZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 RJZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 129,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Poor beam pattern offside headlamp

Poor performance from parking brake,offside reading very low

Rear discs worn and scored

Slight play in rack

Pass 12 Aug 2009 119,641 miles

Both rack boots are damp with oil,possibly oil leak?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Slight play in rack

Fail 11 Aug 2009 119,641 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rack boots are damp with oil,possibly oil leak?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Slight play in rack

Pass 15 Aug 2008 108,339 miles

Both front brakes binding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs worn

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear discs worn

Slight play in rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,101 miles

Front bearing noisey

Front discs worn

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 94,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brakes binding

Front discs worn

Left front bearing noisey

Left front tyre tred low worn both edges

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

edge of the offside front tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition

engine undertray fitted

nearside front fog lamp unit partially insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic side skirts fitted

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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HS02 RJZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HS02 RJZ, 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 HS02 RJZ registered?

HS02 RJZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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