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RJ52 BNF

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,281 mi
Last recorded193,281 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BNF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 193,281 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear sills corroded

steering slightly heavy

Pass 7 Sep 2023 191,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 190,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 190,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 187,347 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 186,678 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 186,676 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 182,282 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 171,156 miles

Front tyres wearin on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 158,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 138,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 134,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,398 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 129,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 123,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 112,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 68,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,750 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 BNF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BNF, 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 BNF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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