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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LB02 XKFMOT history

LB02 XKF is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,461 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XKF was last recorded at 139,461 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,459 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,461 miles
  • 2024 – 128,235 miles
  • 2023 – 125,826 miles
  • 2022 – 123,613 miles
  • 2021 – 120,874 miles
  • 2020 – 118,602 miles
  • 2019 – 116,719 miles
  • 2018 – 113,610 miles
  • 2017 – 110,521 miles
  • 2016 – 107,380 miles
  • 2015 – 103,301 miles
  • 2014 – 95,803 miles
  • 2013 – 91,067 miles
  • 2012 – 87,361 miles
  • 2011 – 84,461 miles
  • 2010 – 80,735 miles
  • 2009 – 76,260 miles
  • 2008 – 69,092 miles
  • 2007 – 56,008 miles
  • 2006 – 38,669 miles
  • 2005 – 38,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,461 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,461 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,461 miles
    Test number
    350907448626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,459 miles (+11,224)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    698128078687
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,235 miles (+2,409)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    784950986581
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly crack (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass125,826 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,826 miles
    Test number
    960693507070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,825 miles (+2,212)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,825 miles
    Test number
    786325684322
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate bulb not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured

  6. Pass123,613 miles5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,613 miles
    Test number
    673409024269
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail123,613 miles (+2,739)1 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,613 miles
    Test number
    301870853735
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s/f bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass120,874 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    144902905974
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCut in sidewall N/S/F Tyre
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Suspension bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,874 miles (+2,272)2 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    175698859606
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCut in sidewall N/S/F Tyre
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Suspension bump stop loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass118,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    249361795877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

  11. Fail118,602 miles (+1,883)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,602 miles
    Test number
    267984435527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded

  12. Pass116,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    816956698770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O\S\F HEADLIGHT HAS WATER IN

  13. Fail116,719 miles (+3,109)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    429965012558
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S NUMBER PLATE BULB NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O\S\F HEADLIGHT HAS WATER IN

  14. Pass113,610 miles (+3,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,610 miles
    Test number
    227746266433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre outer side wall has 2 cuts

  15. Pass110,521 miles (+3,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    237656055939
    • AdvisoryMisting on head lamps
    • AdvisoryRear discs corrodid

  16. Pass107,380 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,380 miles
    Test number
    728849696766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,301 miles (+7,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,301 miles
    Test number
    460638024821
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements

  18. Pass95,803 miles (+4,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    179203914172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass91,067 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    965122103140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,361 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    616816292038
    • NoteSlight damage to both the front suspension arm ball joint dust covers. Still ok at present time of test

  21. Fail87,361 miles (+2,900)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    525554592091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in the offside rear tyre which is leaking air
    • NoteSlight damage to both the front suspension arm ball joint dust covers. Still ok at present time of test

  22. Pass84,461 miles (+3,726)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    229561611452
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSigns of perishing on both the front tyres

  23. Pass80,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    644913200179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,735 miles (+4,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,735 miles
    Test number
    931313500128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass76,260 miles (+7,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    284965109457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass69,092 miles (+13,084)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    284776568054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,008 miles (+17,339)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    232391387035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,669 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    783222316008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,608 miles
    Test number
    172352835354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 XKF

Does LB02 XKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 XKF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XKF?
The MOT on LB02 XKF is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 XKF done?
LB02 XKF was recorded at 139,461 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has LB02 XKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XKF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 XKF 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 XKF find?
LB02 XKF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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