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RJ52 AMO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

160,774 mi
Last recorded160,774 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 160,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 147,858 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 147,858 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 145,228 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 115,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 140,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 137,440 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,629 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Upper 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators starting to fade

corrosion on chassis and rear sills

nearside rear suspension leg slightly damp

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,174 miles

off/side rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 9 Jun 2016 125,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off/side rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 27 May 2015 113,208 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear upper suspension arm slight play ..rear arm .forward arm replaced

Fail 27 May 2015 113,208 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,869 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,869 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,664 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,774 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 80,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,550 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,953 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight noise from nearside front wheel, suspect wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2005 37,861 miles

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

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

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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RJ52 AMO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RJ52 AMO, 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 RJ52 AMO registered?

RJ52 AMO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is RJ52 AMO safe to buy?

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