2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · YK02 OCU
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 176,829 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2979cc
YK02 OCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 176,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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YK02 OCU Mileage History
- 16/11/2022152,604 mi
- 20/11/2023169,739 mi+17,135 mi
- 05/11/2024175,926 mi+6,187 mi
- 18/11/2025176,772 mi+846 mi
- 11/12/2025176,829 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 7,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK02 OCU 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 (YK02 OCU) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear in”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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