2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LL02 FWD
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 170,851 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL02 FWD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 170,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL02 FWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (LL02 FWD) between May 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LL02 FWD Mileage History
- 09/05/2022169,349 mi
- 10/05/2022169,349 mi
- 19/03/2024170,851 mi+1,502 mi
Average of roughly 807 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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