2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · RL02 FDA
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 181,410 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,410 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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RL02 FDA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 181,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL02 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (RL02 FDA) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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