2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · LN02 VCC
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 155,374 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,374 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LN02 VCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 155,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN02 VCC 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 (LN02 VCC) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LN02 VCC Mileage History
- 21/11/2023151,616 mi
- 22/11/2023151,619 mi+3 mi
- 10/01/2025153,165 mi+1,546 mi
- 11/12/2025155,037 mi+1,872 mi
- 08/05/2026155,374 mi+337 mi
Average of roughly 1,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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