2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · NJ52 KUK
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 214,380 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- 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.
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NJ52 KUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 214,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ52 KUK 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 (NJ52 KUK) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
NJ52 KUK Mileage History
- 25/03/2022199,063 mi
- 18/03/2023210,764 mi+11,701 mi
- 25/03/2023210,764 mi
- 20/04/2024214,373 mi+3,609 mi
- 29/04/2024214,380 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,303 miles per year across 5 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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