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RJ52 AVW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,078 mi
Last recorded171,078 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 171,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 164,777 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 148,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 144,167 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

ubcc/oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 131,214 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 131,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 126,319 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 126,310 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,422 miles

air bag light on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 102,942 miles

front exhaust braket broken

n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link rubber dust cover perished

slight damage to front number plate

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,939 miles

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

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

air bag light on,

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,738 miles

n/s/rear hand brake low reading rear brake overhall advised

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,023 miles

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

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

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 AVW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

RJ52 AVW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ52 AVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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