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EY52 EOZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,923 mi
Last recorded144,923 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 EOZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 144,923 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 131,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,395 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and back corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and seal's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Nov 2019 127,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose starting to deteriorate

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 121,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose starting to deteriorate

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,118 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 109,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 106,950 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,447 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,247 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,803 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,382 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 EOZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EOZ, 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 EY52 EOZ registered?

EY52 EOZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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