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RJ52 AZX

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,901 mi
Last recorded180,901 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AZX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 180,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,295 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 149,499 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff area ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded and slight hole not yet sharp edge (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion and at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion front of spare wheel recess holed not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 149,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Oil leak diff area ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded and slight hole not yet sharp edge (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion and at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion underbody corrosion and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion front of spare wheel recess holed not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 141,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Coated with Grease (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak From rear differential ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside - general (6.1.B.2)

front brake pipes coated in grease

fuel evap system pipe slightly corroded, front to rear

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 114,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 114,214 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,127 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,247 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,199 miles

advise offside parking brake performance low

Fail 4 Dec 2009 81,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,603 miles

advise nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,117 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,024 miles

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

parking brake performance on limit 16%

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,274 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 48,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,904 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 34,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

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 AZX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AZX, 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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RJ52 AZX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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