2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · RL52 VTX
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 193,504 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RL52 VTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 193,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RL52 VTX Mileage History
- 04/04/2022172,904 mi
- 29/03/2023177,561 mi+4,657 mi
- 29/04/2024179,397 mi+1,836 mi
- 09/04/2025186,375 mi+6,978 mi
- 01/05/2026193,504 mi+7,129 mi
Average of roughly 5,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL52 VTX 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 (RL52 VTX) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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