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EJ02 CVP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,433 mi
Last recorded151,433 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 151,433 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view have few cracks (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low to 2mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

oil leak from the engine

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor from front to back

Fail 31 Oct 2015 151,433 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view have few cracks (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low to 2mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

oil leak from the engine

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor from front to back

Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 145,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mark on lower part of screen

near side head lamp misting

Pass 29 Sep 2011 135,823 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 135,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,149 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 106,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 May 2007 98,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,159 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 89,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 CVP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVP, 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 EJ02 CVP registered?

EJ02 CVP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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