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EN02 HRU

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,147 mi
Last recorded235,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 HRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 235,147 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

central fuel pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 235,147 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

central fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2022 229,614 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 214,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 200,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 200,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 193,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 193,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 May 2016 187,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 178,217 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 178,173 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 173,749 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 173,730 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 168,668 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smoke on accelaration

Pass 13 Apr 2012 160,995 miles

Front brake imbalance 24%

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 151,574 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,452 miles

front brake discs wearing thin n pitting

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,278 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 124,277 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 105,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,504 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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EN02 HRU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN02 HRU, 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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EN02 HRU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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