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E39 CAR

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,265 mi
Last recorded39,265 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 CAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,265 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 39,109 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,620 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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E39 CAR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E39 CAR, 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 E39 CAR registered?

E39 CAR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is E39 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 CAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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