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RY02 HJO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 HJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 146,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 137,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 137,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,042 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 136,042 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 128,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,019 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 105,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,229 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 64,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre worn both inner and outer edges and close to legal limit.

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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RY02 HJO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY02 HJO, 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 RY02 HJO registered?

RY02 HJO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is RY02 HJO safe to buy?

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