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EY52 EOM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 EOM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,182 miles

Both front tyres cracking in outer walls

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Nearside head light glass damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2025 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres cracking in outer walls

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Nearside head light glass damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight drag to brake when spun by hand

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

Rear handbrake only just meets performance criteria

Pass 26 Jul 2022 62,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 62,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,103 miles

Offside Front slight drag to brake when spun by hand

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 56,339 miles

Offside Front slight drag to brake when spun by hand

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,826 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,213 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,208 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,794 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 13,641 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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EY52 EOM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EY52 EOM, 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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EY52 EOM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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