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RJ52 BXK

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,356 mi
Last recorded145,356 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BXK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2014 145,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking with age

offside front tyre cracking with age

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 124,570 miles

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated

both front tyres age cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2010 118,872 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2009 112,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,982 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,026 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,014 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 BXK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BXK, 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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What year was RJ52 BXK registered?

RJ52 BXK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is RJ52 BXK safe to buy?

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