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LC02 ZXM

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ZXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 79,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 73,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 71,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 71,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,586 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,586 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,799 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 59,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,372 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,691 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 2 Jul 2014 52,220 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,672 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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LC02 ZXM 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 76.9%.

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 LC02 ZXM, 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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LC02 ZXM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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