CarVerify

Free Car Check

E4 LFS

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,697 mi
Last recorded166,697 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LFS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 166,697 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both font lower arms, leading inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to both outer sills, covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 162,582 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both font lower arms, leading inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to both outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 159,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front washer jet blocked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, leading arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

some corrosion to outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 157,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of both outer and inner sills, plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 154,737 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both font upper, nearside slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills, under trims

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jun 2019 150,565 miles

screenwashers could do with attention

Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,113 miles

slight fluid leak from offside front strut

Pass 27 May 2017 144,181 miles

crack on windscreen in zone A but not affecting forward vision

Pass 21 May 2016 140,842 miles

fuel lines corroded

slight damage to nearside front wheel

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 May 2015 138,648 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

some wear in both outer track rod ends

Pass 17 May 2014 136,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 25 May 2013 134,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high-level stop light not working

Pass 31 May 2012 132,276 miles

slight exhaust blow around flexible joints

Fail 13 May 2011 129,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 129,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 May 2010 127,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 123,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 121,174 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 5 May 2007 117,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 109,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 109,388 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E4 LFS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E4 LFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E4 LFS?

You can check the full history of E4 LFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E4 LFS registered?

E4 LFS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is E4 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 LFS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E4 LFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E4 LFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.