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RJ52 BZD

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 49,156 miles

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

Outer sills and underfloor covered

Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 38,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 35,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 32,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 29,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 26,408 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,420 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,463 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,725 miles

corrosion in all brake discs

rear tyres getting down

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,405 miles

slight binding on o/s front brake

Fail 18 Dec 2012 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 16 Dec 2011 20,559 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,208 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded and slightly worn

slight play in offside front steering track arm inner ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,752 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 10 Dec 2008 19,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,246 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 BZD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

RJ52 BZD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ52 BZD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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