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RJ52 BWV

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 151,558 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Handbrake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 25 Feb 2021 147,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2019
Pass 5 May 2018 143,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 140,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 137,975 miles

Nearside Front advise n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

advise front headlamp lenses cloudy

advise rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 9 May 2015 133,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 133,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,944 miles

advise front and rear discs getting lipped

advise n/s/f anti rollbar link gator poor

advise steering rack damp

strong advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 126,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,815 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 121,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearsiderear brake is binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting low

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,775 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Plastic undertrays fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,250 miles

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

all tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,110 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,739 miles

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

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 BWV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

RJ52 BWV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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