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EJ02 HGU

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,798 mi
Last recorded169,798 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 HGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 169,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 166,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak-covers fitted-n.s.f inner arm slight play-fuel pipes corroded-parking brake passed on limit-o.s.f link slight play-o.s.f

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2023 163,813 miles

slight oil leak-covers fitted-n.s.f inner arm slight play-fuel pipes corroded-parking brake passed on limit-o.s.f link slight play-o.s.f track rod end has slight play

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2022 160,037 miles

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

covers/under trays fitted-slight oil leak-x2 inner sills slightly corroded-brake pipes covered in grease-n/s/f link slight play-fuel pipes corroded-parking brake passed on limit

Pass 21 Dec 2021 157,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 146,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,715 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 143,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 141,503 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 141,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 138,045 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 138,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexis pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 128,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,179 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,107 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,018 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,374 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 81,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 65,163 miles

both front washer jets very weak.

slight play in both rear lower arm rose bush/ ball joint.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: front:235/45/17Y, rear:255/40/17Y.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,045 miles

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

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

tyre tread depths both front 5mm 235/45r17y fitted n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 5mm 255/40r17y fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,337 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges inner edge more so.

damage to n/s sill panel just in front of n/s/r wheel.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

tread depths:both front on 4mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: front 235/45/17Y, rear 255/40/17Y.

Pass 2 May 2006 34,933 miles

Advisory comments as per previous VT32

Fail 2 May 2006 34,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight oil leak from raer diff

tyre size: front:235/45/ZR17y, rear:255/40/ZR17y, tread depths:both front on 5.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

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 HGU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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