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RJ52 BBX

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,197 mi
Last recorded142,197 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 142,197 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 140,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 139,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 137,536 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,802 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,885 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,017 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 97,632 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,305 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 71,305 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,709 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 59,705 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2006 56,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,057 miles

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 BBX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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