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LC02 SDZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

260,296 mi
Last recorded260,296 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 260,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot slight weep of grease

Offside Front washer jet weak spray

Pass 21 Sep 2024 251,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 245,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 245,717 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 235,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 226,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 226,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 216,499 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 216,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 204,700 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 187,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,224 miles

oil leak [diff]

Pass 25 Jun 2015 174,945 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 166,886 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 166,886 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s sill

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 153,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both n/s & o/s/f tyres slight wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 153,890 miles

both n/s & o/s/f tyres slight wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,065 miles

rear number plate deteriorating!

Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,861 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating!

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,385 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,078 miles

crack in windscreen zone "a" & "b" but acceptable @ time of test.

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge!

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,571 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 57,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,077 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 47,077 miles

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

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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LC02 SDZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC02 SDZ, 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 LC02 SDZ registered?

LC02 SDZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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