2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · R28 MBE
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 139,578 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R28 MBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
- 139,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R28 MBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (R28 MBE) between September 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
R28 MBE Mileage History
- 21/09/2023139,724 mi
- 14/12/2023139,033 mi-691 mi
- 07/05/2024139,572 mi+539 mi
- 11/05/2024139,578 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly -229 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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