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P4 RAM

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,698 mi
Last recorded85,698 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 RAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 82,682 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,125 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 76,855 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 74,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,115 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 70,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 67,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,388 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not in good working order (1.8)

presenter adviced

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,389 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 55,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,459 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,093 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,597 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P4 RAM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P4 RAM, 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 P4 RAM registered?

P4 RAM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is P4 RAM safe to buy?

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