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EN02 SMO

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,253 mi
Last recorded197,253 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 SMO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 197,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2025 197,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 190,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 168,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 168,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 155,161 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 146,790 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 146,791 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,362 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 116,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 107,089 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 107,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,821 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY INNER FACE

SLIGHT PLAY REAR DROP LINKS

Pass 26 May 2011 88,142 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 88,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,856 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 SMO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EN02 SMO, 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 EN02 SMO registered?

EN02 SMO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is EN02 SMO safe to buy?

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