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E3 NYN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 NYN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 53,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 47,445 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 42,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,390 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 30,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp loose on inside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed michelins all round (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,720 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,585 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,824 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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E3 NYN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E3 NYN, 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 E3 NYN registered?

E3 NYN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is E3 NYN safe to buy?

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