2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · L44 ACU
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 242,534 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
L44 ACU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 242,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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L44 ACU Mileage History
- 01/09/200691,621 mi
- 01/09/200691,621 mi
- 29/08/200795,573 mi+3,952 mi
- 29/08/200898,990 mi+3,417 mi
- 17/08/2009101,642 mi+2,652 mi
- 12/08/2010104,366 mi+2,724 mi
- 12/08/2010104,373 mi+7 mi
- 30/08/2011112,690 mi+8,317 mi
- 29/08/2012117,943 mi+5,253 mi
- 04/09/2012117,989 mi+46 mi
- 03/09/2013123,341 mi+5,352 mi
- 09/09/2014127,612 mi+4,271 mi
- 04/09/2015131,466 mi+3,854 mi
- 07/09/2015131,466 mi
- 24/05/2018131,672 mi+206 mi
- 11/06/2019152,086 mi+20,414 mi
- 11/06/2019152,089 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2020175,827 mi+23,738 mi
- 05/02/2022188,386 mi+12,559 mi
- 20/03/2023202,593 mi+14,207 mi
- 11/06/2024217,553 mi+14,960 mi
- 15/06/2024217,557 mi+4 mi
- 18/06/2025226,633 mi+9,076 mi
- 21/09/2026242,525 mi+15,892 mi
- 29/09/2026242,534 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,517 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
L44 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (L44 ACU) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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