2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · KL52 MVY
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 156,491 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KL52 MVY Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2012
- 156,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL52 MVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (KL52 MVY) between September 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2012 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
KL52 MVY Mileage History
- 27/09/200590,457 mi
- 13/10/2006128,276 mi+37,819 mi
- 12/10/2007163,689 mi+35,413 mi
- 03/10/2008185,489 mi+21,800 mi
- 05/11/2008185,657 mi+168 mi
- 31/10/2009191,677 mi+6,020 mi
- 31/01/2010117,002 mi-74,675 mi
- 09/02/2011134,012 mi+17,010 mi
- 02/02/2012156,491 mi+22,479 mi
Average of roughly 10,400 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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