2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · A18 VAA
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 95,013 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
A18 VAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 95,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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A18 VAA Mileage History
- 06/07/202286,484 mi
- 07/07/202286,484 mi
- 16/08/202388,203 mi+1,719 mi
- 07/08/202489,040 mi+837 mi
- 20/08/202595,013 mi+5,973 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A18 VAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (A18 VAA) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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