2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LF03 AYC
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2002. Recorded mileage 165,145 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2926cc
LF03 AYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 165,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LF03 AYC Mileage History
- 01/08/2023155,427 mi
- 07/08/2024158,409 mi+2,982 mi
- 08/08/2024158,410 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/2025163,121 mi+4,711 mi
- 05/08/2026165,145 mi+2,024 mi
Average of roughly 3,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF03 AYC 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 (LF03 AYC) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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