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EA02 CNJ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

172,727 mi
Last recorded172,727 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 172,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 167,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 165,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 165,176 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 159,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 155,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 145,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 143,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 140,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 140,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fluid leaking excessively from front of engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 139,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 138,173 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)

Pass 25 May 2016 136,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 131,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 115,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 109,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,792 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 65,792 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,781 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,426 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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EA02 CNJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 EA02 CNJ, 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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EA02 CNJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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