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EJ02 CVE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

201,120 mi
Last recorded201,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 CVE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 201,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 195,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 190,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 185,454 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 168,633 miles

Appears to have "had an off", extensive front underbody cover, trim, valance and liner damage etc, NSF suspension turret distorted/Ballooned, but not seriously weakened, (but likely affecting geometry)

Coolant leak

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play BOTH "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight, Full droop only

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Low inner edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Multiple locations (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 168,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Appears to have "had an off", extensive front underbody cover, trim, valance and liner damage etc, NSF suspension turret distorted/Ballooned, but not seriously weakened, (but likely affecting geometry)

Coolant leak

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play BOTH "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion ingress inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight, Full droop only

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Low inner edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Multiple locations (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 157,044 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 157,019 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both nearside & offside - HiD lamps fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 153,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 152,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 153,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 150,919 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 149,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 148,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 146,422 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 144,727 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 142,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 139,988 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 136,490 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 136,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 133,159 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 116,987 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 116,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 101,026 miles

Front brake discs very corroded

Rear brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 16 May 2006 86,508 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 86,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm †

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 CVE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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