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K11 EPS

2002 BMW 530

Maroon Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 EPS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 83,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,007 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 65,005 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,511 miles

Offside parking brake performance weak

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, smoking on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,389 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 60,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,382 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure lens moving (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,344 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 56,344 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2017 56,123 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,832 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2012 52,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 46,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,870 miles

Nearside front & rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,573 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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K11 EPS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Maroon with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K11 EPS, 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 K11 EPS registered?

K11 EPS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is K11 EPS safe to buy?

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