2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · FS02 CSS
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 171,103 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FS02 CSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 171,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FS02 CSS Mileage History
- 28/03/2022136,617 mi
- 23/03/2023146,403 mi+9,786 mi
- 27/03/2024153,879 mi+7,476 mi
- 08/04/2025163,231 mi+9,352 mi
- 07/04/2026171,103 mi+7,872 mi
Average of roughly 8,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FS02 CSS 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 (FS02 CSS) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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