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EK51 FJN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 175,015 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 162,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 149,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 138,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 136,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 136,383 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

feul pipes corroded

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 26 Nov 2011 123,324 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 123,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 111,770 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,603 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 99,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,155 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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EK51 FJN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK51 FJN, 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 EK51 FJN registered?

EK51 FJN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for EK51 FJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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