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RJ02 HHN

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,182 mi
Last recorded184,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 HHN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 184,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 184,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 175,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 174,761 miles

Engine covers fitted

Hand brake could do with slight adjustment

Rear brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 165,215 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 165,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 156,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 156,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,204 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 120,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2011 120,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,626 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 203,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 189,152 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 173,838 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 173,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALDING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Apr 2007 157,033 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 157,032 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 133,761 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 133,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 132,617 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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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RJ02 HHN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ02 HHN, 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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RJ02 HHN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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