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2002 BMW 530
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- Registration LB02XLC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 530
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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- Expires 19 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,509 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake effort on minimum limit
- wipers poor
- headlamp patterns very poor
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear both tyres wearing inner edges
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,509 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both tyres wearing inner edges
- wipers poor
- headlamp patterns very poor
- handbrake effort on minimum limit
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,570 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- headlamp patterns very poor
- handbrake lever travel slightly high
- handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit
- Rear both tyres wearing inner edges
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp patterns very poor
- handbrake lever travel slightly high
- handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear both tyres wearing inner edges
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,179 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- headlamp patterns very poor
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,825 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,936 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,762 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- both rear drop links have play
- Offside Rear tyre bald on the inner edge and deep cut
16 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear drop links have play
- high level brake light not working
- Offside Rear tyre bald on the inner edge and deep cut
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,339 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,487 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 90,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,397 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,472 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017 8 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,159 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 8 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,677 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 8 Jun 202613 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,203 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 8 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,861 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,396 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,538 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,575 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 8 Jun 202620 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,412 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009 8 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,262 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 8 Jun 202619 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,528 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2007 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB02XLC was registered on 2002-07-05
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