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LA02 PXB

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 PXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,970 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,572 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Arm Scrapped

Nearside Wheel Arch Cover Damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,377 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

secondary bonnet catch in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2008 35,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

secondary bonnet catch in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,029 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 25,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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
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LA02 PXB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA02 PXB, 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.

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What year was LA02 PXB registered?

LA02 PXB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is LA02 PXB safe to buy?

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