2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · WA02 DMO
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 152,257 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,257 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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WA02 DMO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2015
- 152,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA02 DMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (WA02 DMO) between June 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2015 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
WA02 DMO Mileage History
- 09/06/200687,047 mi
- 01/06/2007103,225 mi+16,178 mi
- 23/11/2007106,930 mi+3,705 mi
- 31/03/2009109,104 mi+2,174 mi
- 12/05/2010110,359 mi+1,255 mi
- 09/05/2011117,578 mi+7,219 mi
- 09/05/2011117,578 mi
- 03/05/2012123,187 mi+5,609 mi
- 30/04/2013127,663 mi+4,476 mi
- 30/04/2013127,663 mi
- 12/06/2014141,136 mi+13,473 mi
- 18/06/2014141,250 mi+114 mi
- 18/06/2015152,257 mi+11,007 mi
Average of roughly 7,226 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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