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EY02 OJK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 OJK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 137,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 120,285 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X3 nail in tyres ()

Fail 3 Feb 2024 120,285 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X3 nail in tyres ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,822 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,624 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 106,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres inner edges bald

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,520 miles

rear tyres inner edges bald

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 88,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,670 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 85,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,120 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,135 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 73,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,978 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 66,977 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AND DOWN TO 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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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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EY02 OJK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EY02 OJK, 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 EY02 OJK registered?

EY02 OJK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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