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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LB02 XLCMOT history

LB02 XLC is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,679 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 XLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 XLC was last recorded at 156,679 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 17,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,509 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,170 miles
Average per year
6,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,679 miles
  • 2025 – 139,509 miles
  • 2024 – 125,570 miles
  • 2023 – 117,179 miles
  • 2022 – 111,825 miles
  • 2021 – 107,936 miles
  • 2020 – 101,762 miles
  • 2019 – 97,339 miles
  • 2018 – 90,487 miles
  • 2017 – 82,397 miles
  • 2016 – 75,472 miles
  • 2015 – 68,159 miles
  • 2014 – 62,677 miles
  • 2013 – 56,203 miles
  • 2012 – 51,861 miles
  • 2011 – 46,396 miles
  • 2010 – 42,538 miles
  • 2009 – 37,575 miles
  • 2008 – 33,412 miles
  • 2007 – 29,262 miles
  • 2006 – 22,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,679 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / out of shape inner edge, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Headlamp patterns very poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,679 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,679 miles
    Test number
    763147782144
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / out of shape inner edge, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail156,667 miles (+17,158)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,667 miles
    Test number
    420396091660
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / out of shape inner edge, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,509 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    403228600393
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort on minimum limit
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns very poor
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  4. Fail139,509 miles (+13,939)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    368659859586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort on minimum limit
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns very poor
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  5. Pass125,570 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,570 miles
    Test number
    167986093148
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort on minimum 16% limit
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns very poor

  6. Fail125,570 miles (+8,391)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,570 miles
    Test number
    609866308350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort on minimum 16% limit
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel slightly high
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns very poor

  7. Pass117,179 miles (+5,354)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,179 miles
    Test number
    116843814952
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns very poor

  8. Pass111,825 miles (+78)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,825 miles
    Test number
    680162073661
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail111,747 miles (+3,811)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,747 miles
    Test number
    801683304762
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass107,936 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    681141626199
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail107,936 miles (+6,174)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    162609828280
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass101,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,762 miles
    Test number
    571147555060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on the inner edge and deep cut
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drop links have play

  13. Fail101,762 miles (+4,423)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,762 miles
    Test number
    208842914019
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on the inner edge and deep cut
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drop links have play
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  14. Pass97,339 miles (+6,852)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    277334830306
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass90,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    278665337164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail90,487 miles (+8,090)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    910820018870
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass82,397 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    977186319953
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass75,472 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,472 miles
    Test number
    376190381756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,159 miles (+5,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,159 miles
    Test number
    518672385140
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass62,677 miles (+6,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,677 miles
    Test number
    687929964174
    • NoteBoth front tyres worbn on edges

  21. Pass56,203 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    417534663106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,861 miles (+5,465)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    308710472154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

  23. Pass46,396 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,396 miles
    Test number
    927585071125
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass42,538 miles (+4,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    104216160193
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass37,575 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    374691469182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,412 miles (+4,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    903452878161
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre side wall noted

  27. Pass29,262 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,262 miles
    Test number
    290778157147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,528 miles
    Test number
    293940576195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 XLC

Does LB02 XLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 XLC is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 XLC?
The MOT on LB02 XLC is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 XLC done?
LB02 XLC was recorded at 156,679 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,692 miles a year.
Has LB02 XLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 XLC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 XLC 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 XLC find?
LB02 XLC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both front arm inner bushes; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn / out of shape inner edge, slight cracking, and 2 more.

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