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LB52 XES

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XES
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 120,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 120,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,721 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 113,695 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,185 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,879 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,869 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,091 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,093 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,226 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,312 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2006 40,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 34,322 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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LB52 XES is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LB52 XES, 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

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What year was LB52 XES registered?

LB52 XES is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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