2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · VE51 CEK
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15/01/2002. Recorded mileage 171,108 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2926cc
VE51 CEK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 171,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
VE51 CEK Mileage History
- 25/02/200649,845 mi
- 13/03/200650,460 mi+615 mi
- 13/03/200650,460 mi
- 12/03/200757,680 mi+7,220 mi
- 26/03/200866,562 mi+8,882 mi
- 22/09/200975,214 mi+8,652 mi
- 23/09/200975,224 mi+10 mi
- 21/10/201080,182 mi+4,958 mi
- 30/12/201185,617 mi+5,435 mi
- 14/01/201393,203 mi+7,586 mi
- 23/01/2014100,420 mi+7,217 mi
- 30/03/2015104,413 mi+3,993 mi
- 28/03/2017115,011 mi+10,598 mi
- 14/11/2018122,850 mi+7,839 mi
- 29/10/2019139,901 mi+17,051 mi
- 29/10/2019139,901 mi
- 07/11/2020155,751 mi+15,850 mi
- 03/10/2024171,108 mi+15,357 mi
Average of roughly 6,518 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
VE51 CEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (VE51 CEK) between February 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (VE51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as VE51CEK.