2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · LM02 NHV
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2002. Recorded mileage 88,712 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,712 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LM02 NHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LM02 NHV Mileage History
- 13/05/2022168,833 mi
- 06/06/2023169,901 mi+1,068 mi
- 19/06/202488,712 mi-81,189 mi
Average of roughly -38,111 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LM02 NHV 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 (LM02 NHV) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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