BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
LB02 CXCMOT history
LB02 CXC is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 16 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 148,278 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB02 CXC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 16 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB02 CXC was last recorded at 148,278 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,478 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,800 miles
- Average per year
- 4,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,278 miles
- 2025 – 144,478 miles
- 2024 – 141,143 miles
- 2023 – 136,980 miles
- 2022 – 132,111 miles
- 2021 – 128,087 miles
- 2020 – 126,773 miles
- 2019 – 125,186 miles
- 2018 – 121,265 miles
- 2017 – 115,509 miles
- 2016 – 111,797 miles
- 2015 – 106,866 miles
- 2014 – 103,322 miles
- 2013 – 97,071 miles
- 2012 – 95,121 miles
- 2011 – 89,253 miles
- 2010 – 87,823 miles
- 2009 – 79,629 miles
- 2008 – 75,093 miles
- 2007 – 66,632 miles
- 2006 – 56,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,278 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the required limits
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,278 miles (+3,800)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 148,278 miles
- Test number
- 292746013903
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake has only just met the required limits
Pass144,478 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,478 miles
- Test number
- 135185118151
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,418 miles (+3,275)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,418 miles
- Test number
- 616278317164
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front flexis blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,143 miles (+4,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 141,143 miles
- Test number
- 144737408668
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front flexi pipes slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Pass136,980 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 136,980 miles
- Test number
- 373278905864
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine vibration
Fail136,980 miles (+4,869)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,980 miles
- Test number
- 311078016968
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine vibration
Pass132,111 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 132,111 miles
- Test number
- 288203893634
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,111 miles (+4,024)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,111 miles
- Test number
- 529834567236
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,087 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 128,087 miles
- Test number
- 445817799466
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail128,087 miles (+1,314)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,087 miles
- Test number
- 229769755150
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass126,773 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,773 miles
- Test number
- 235380346899
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi hoses slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Pass125,186 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,186 miles
- Test number
- 439277363460
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,186 miles (+3,921)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,186 miles
- Test number
- 940866146091
- Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,265 miles (+5,756)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 121,265 miles
- Test number
- 884824628592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,509 miles (+3,712)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,509 miles
- Test number
- 271540577770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,797 miles (+4,931)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 111,797 miles
- Test number
- 374794050827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,866 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,866 miles
- Test number
- 647895455094
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass106,866 miles (+3,544)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 106,866 miles
- Test number
- 906685455082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,322 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,322 miles
- Test number
- 428976564009
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fail103,322 miles (+6,251)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,322 miles
- Test number
- 488276864025
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass97,071 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 97,071 miles
- Test number
- 126333153463
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass95,121 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 95,121 miles
- Test number
- 319875362064
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass89,253 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 89,253 miles
- Test number
- 248067361038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,823 miles (+8,194)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 87,823 miles
- Test number
- 301363560450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,629 miles (+4,536)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 79,629 miles
- Test number
- 190495169260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,093 miles (+8,461)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 75,093 miles
- Test number
- 863354218222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,632 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 66,632 miles
- Test number
- 114694717255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,628 miles (+10,220)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,628 miles
- Test number
- 162852017204
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Pass56,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 56,408 miles
- Test number
- 282712626260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB02 CXC
- Does LB02 CXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 CXC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB02 CXC?
- The MOT on LB02 CXC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB02 CXC done?
- LB02 CXC was recorded at 148,278 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
- Has LB02 CXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB02 CXC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB02 CXC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB02 CXC find?
- LB02 CXC passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; parking brake has only just met the required limits.
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