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LB02 UXE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,531 mi
Last recorded58,531 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 UXE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 58,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 58,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 56,360 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 55,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,205 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,131 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,812 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 43,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,316 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,316 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,431 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,350 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 UXE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LB02 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

LB02 UXE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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The MOT history for LB02 UXE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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