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AJ52 NLU

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NLU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,001 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 114,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 95,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 95,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Oct 2013 85,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,557 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,200 miles

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

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

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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AJ52 NLU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ52 NLU, 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 AJ52 NLU registered?

AJ52 NLU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is AJ52 NLU safe to buy?

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