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LB02 CVV

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

177,750 mi
Last recorded177,750 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 CVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 177,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 171,159 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 170,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 163,305 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2023 163,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 155,679 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2022 156,619 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 153,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 151,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 151,185 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,046 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 136,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 110,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,697 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 95,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,002 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 63,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,253 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
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LB02 CVV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB02 CVV, 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 LB02 CVV registered?

LB02 CVV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is LB02 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB02 CVV shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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