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EJ52 SDX

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,360 mi
Last recorded217,360 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 SDX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2019 217,360 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 209,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 202,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 194,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 189,023 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 180,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 168,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 152,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 139,575 miles

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

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

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 Sep 2010 135,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 128,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 123,028 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 116,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 109,819 miles

Nearside Front 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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EJ52 SDX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ52 SDX, 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 EJ52 SDX registered?

EJ52 SDX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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