2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · RX02 TFF
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2002. Recorded mileage 177,077 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX02 TFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 177,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX02 TFF 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 (RX02 TFF) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RX02 TFF Mileage History
- 02/08/2022156,043 mi
- 09/08/2022156,184 mi+141 mi
- 25/08/2023164,572 mi+8,388 mi
- 04/10/2024167,915 mi+3,343 mi
- 01/10/2025177,077 mi+9,162 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 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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