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RJ52 AUW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,553 mi
Last recorded147,553 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AUW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 147,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 140,310 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 133,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 121,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,154 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 117,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,044 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 117,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,970 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,710 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,292 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 84,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,749 miles

osr tyre to 3mm

rear discs corroding

slight leak on nsf shocker

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,749 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr tyre to 3mm

rear discs corroding

slight leak on nsf shocker

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,835 miles

inner edge of both front tyre's getting worn.

rear brake disc's corroding.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,835 miles

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

inner edge of both front tyre's getting worn.

rear brake disc's corroding.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,409 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,695 miles

rear discs starting to corrode do when pads changed ok yet

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 AUW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ52 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

RJ52 AUW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ52 AUW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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