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MJ52 CKD

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,787 mi
Last recorded168,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 CKD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 168,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 151,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,317 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre has parish

Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,660 miles

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear tyre has parish

Fail 15 Mar 2014 192,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edges near limit

offside front tyre deep cut to outer wall near limit

slight exhaust blow from front flexie pipes

slight play in nearside rear fulcrum bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,652 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges near limit

offside front tyre deep cut to outer wall near limit

slight exhaust blow from front flexie pipes

slight play in nearside rear fulcrum bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2013

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

slight play in offside rear suspension arm

Fail 1 Dec 2011 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexie pipe small split and blow

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,755 miles

front exhaust flexie pipe small split and blow

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

deep cut in offside front inner wall

deep cuts in both rear tyre inner wall

Pass 13 May 2009 70,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,323 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2006 57,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MJ52 CKD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ52 CKD, 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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MJ52 CKD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is MJ52 CKD safe to buy?

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