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RJ52 BGZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,903 mi
Last recorded191,903 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 191,903 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 191,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 188,357 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 188,316 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 182,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 174,834 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 163,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 163,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 153,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 134,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,630 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 123,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,625 miles

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)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,937 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,936 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge tread!!

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,176 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,811 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,245 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion on front discs

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,629 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 BGZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?

RJ52 BGZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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