2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · GF52 XYH
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 166,666 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Sept 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,666 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.
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GF52 XYH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2015
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF52 XYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (GF52 XYH) between December 2005 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
GF52 XYH Mileage History
- 13/12/200549,347 mi
- 11/12/200667,455 mi+18,108 mi
- 11/12/200786,601 mi+19,146 mi
- 12/12/200786,602 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/200889,001 mi+2,399 mi
- 15/12/200996,654 mi+7,653 mi
- 29/12/2010105,335 mi+8,681 mi
- 29/12/2010105,338 mi+3 mi
- 03/12/2011112,428 mi+7,090 mi
- 17/12/2012115,765 mi+3,337 mi
- 17/12/2012115,765 mi
- 24/03/2014166,666 mi+50,901 mi
Average of roughly 14,174 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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