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EK52 ZXH

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,614 mi
Last recorded232,614 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 232,614 miles

Body has patches of corrosion, none excessive.

Underbody corrosion, some areas covered with undertrays.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 232,610 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Body has patches of corrosion, none excessive.

Underbody corrosion, some areas covered with undertrays.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 229,232 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to sills and bodywork nothing seems exessive at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2023 227,286 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 223,958 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 220,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 220,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 217,472 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 217,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 214,785 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 214,175 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 211,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 201,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 201,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 195,325 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 195,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 190,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2016 190,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2015 187,866 miles

items removed from drivers view at time of test

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2015 187,866 miles

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

items removed from drivers view at time of test

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2014 180,985 miles

advise front discs in poor condition on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 180,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

advise front discs in poor condition on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 176,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 161,467 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 161,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 153,798 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 153,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 145,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Offside front anti-roll bar link bar upper ball joint gaiter split

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 3 Jun 2009 135,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 135,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 131,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 127,641 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall [not to cords]

pad warning light on

parking brake efficiency low 17%

Pass 17 Oct 2006 113,818 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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EK52 ZXH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK52 ZXH, 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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What year was EK52 ZXH registered?

EK52 ZXH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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