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AJ52 OTU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2016

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015
Pass 24 May 2014 133,948 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 133,946 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 131,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 122,436 miles

Brake pad low warning lamp is on.

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,436 miles

Brake pad low warning lamp is on.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 102,015 miles

Nearside front section of outer door sill is corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,407 miles

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

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

Offside rear antiroll bar link has some slight play in.

Parking brake efficiency is on the limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,089 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,362 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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AJ52 OTU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

AJ52 OTU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is AJ52 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 OTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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