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LB02 XKF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,461 mi
Last recorded139,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 XKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 139,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 125,826 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 125,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb not working

Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured

Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f bump stop loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 123,613 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f bump stop loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,874 miles

Cut in sidewall N/S/F Tyre

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F Suspension bump stop loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 120,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Cut in sidewall N/S/F Tyre

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F Suspension bump stop loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front O\S\F HEADLIGHT HAS WATER IN

Fail 20 Nov 2019 116,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S NUMBER PLATE BULB NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front O\S\F HEADLIGHT HAS WATER IN

Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has 2 cuts

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,521 miles

misting on head lamps

rear discs corrodid

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,301 miles

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

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

handbrake only just meets requirements

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,361 miles

slight damage to both the front suspension arm ball joint dust covers. Still ok at present time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nail in the offside rear tyre which is leaking air

slight damage to both the front suspension arm ball joint dust covers. Still ok at present time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,461 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

signs of perishing on both the front tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,092 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,608 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 XKF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 XKF, 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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LB02 XKF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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