2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · DS02 OHZ
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 94,318 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DS02 OHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 94,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS02 OHZ 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 (DS02 OHZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer front (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front outer (5.3.4 (b) (”.
DS02 OHZ Mileage History
- 19/08/202284,225 mi
- 25/08/202388,271 mi+4,046 mi
- 21/08/202491,245 mi+2,974 mi
- 23/08/202491,245 mi
- 18/08/202594,318 mi+3,073 mi
Average of roughly 3,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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