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SH51 EUP

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 EUP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 123,605 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 117,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on front part of sill next to b pillar and at rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion under car various

Pass 8 Nov 2023 112,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,652 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 93,497 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,460 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,544 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 50,067 miles

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

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 19 Oct 2011 45,228 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,361 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,245 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 28,245 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,693 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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SH51 EUP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH51 EUP, 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

How do I check the history of SH51 EUP?

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What year was SH51 EUP registered?

SH51 EUP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is SH51 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 EUP shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH51 EUP have outstanding finance?

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