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EA52 SGX

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,604 mi
Last recorded129,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 SGX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 129,604 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 129,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,421 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

parking brake performance requirements just met

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,245 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,242 miles

Front Braking system leaking at ABS unit (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,477 miles

Front brake discs, inner faces reduced contact, corroded.

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

Oil leak, engine.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 100,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake discs, inner faces reduced contact, corroded.

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

Oil leak, engine.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,498 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,016 miles

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

light corrosion of front brake discs on inside faces

light engine oil leak

offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint boot split

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 53,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,172 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 45,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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 3 Oct 2005 34,891 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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EA52 SGX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA52 SGX, 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 EA52 SGX registered?

EA52 SGX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is EA52 SGX safe to buy?

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