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EJ02 AHK

2002 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 AHK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 161,852 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 161,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 157,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 152,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 146,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 134,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 123,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 116,199 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 87,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,339 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 74,432 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,611 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 65,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 44,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,681 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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EJ02 AHK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ02 AHK, 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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EJ02 AHK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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