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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc

LC02 SDZMOT history

LC02 SDZ is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 260,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
260,296 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 SDZ
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
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 SDZ was last recorded at 260,296 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,021 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,275 miles
Average per year
10,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,296 miles
  • 2024 – 251,021 miles
  • 2023 – 245,736 miles
  • 2022 – 235,066 miles
  • 2021 – 226,237 miles
  • 2019 – 216,499 miles
  • 2018 – 204,700 miles
  • 2017 – 187,434 miles
  • 2016 – 181,224 miles
  • 2015 – 174,945 miles
  • 2014 – 166,886 miles
  • 2013 – 153,890 miles
  • 2012 – 137,065 miles
  • 2011 – 114,861 miles
  • 2010 – 97,385 miles
  • 2009 – 82,078 miles
  • 2008 – 70,741 miles
  • 2007 – 57,571 miles
  • 2006 – 47,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,296 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner cv boot slight weep of grease
  • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet weak spray

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,296 miles (+9,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    260,296 miles
    Test number
    864924806719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner cv boot slight weep of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet weak spray

  2. Pass251,021 miles (+5,285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    251,021 miles
    Test number
    119598847231
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass245,736 miles (+19)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    245,736 miles
    Test number
    601690367374
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail245,717 miles (+10,651)3 dangerous4 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,717 miles
    Test number
    755683798666
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass235,066 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    235,066 miles
    Test number
    545625193721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass226,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    226,237 miles
    Test number
    723684969235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail226,237 miles (+9,738)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,237 miles
    Test number
    466162378320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass216,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    216,499 miles
    Test number
    114265288551
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail216,499 miles (+11,799)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,499 miles
    Test number
    107705871369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass204,700 miles (+17,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    204,700 miles
    Test number
    523060028039
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass187,434 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    187,434 miles
    Test number
    175574670987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass181,224 miles (+6,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    181,224 miles
    Test number
    631497435327
    • AdvisoryOil leak [diff]

  13. Pass174,945 miles (+8,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    174,945 miles
    Test number
    825666875173
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass166,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    166,886 miles
    Test number
    828087974180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail166,886 miles (+12,996)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,886 miles
    Test number
    625790974117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to n/s sill
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  16. Fail153,890 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    518506173163
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth n/s & o/s/f tyres slight wearing inner edges

  17. Pass153,890 miles (+16,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    153,890 miles
    Test number
    778216473113
    • NoteBoth n/s & o/s/f tyres slight wearing inner edges

  18. Pass137,065 miles (+22,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,065 miles
    Test number
    808979172117
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating!

  19. Pass114,861 miles (+17,476)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    287914271412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating!

  20. Pass97,385 miles (+15,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,385 miles
    Test number
    990711480102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass82,078 miles (+11,337)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,078 miles
    Test number
    350600689139
    • NoteCrack in windscreen zone "a" & "b" but acceptable @ time of test.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge!

  22. Pass70,741 miles (+13,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    673011478188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,571 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    781579657171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,570 miles (+10,493)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    570138957102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  25. Pass47,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    264110386146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,077 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    514370886123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC02 SDZ

Does LC02 SDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 SDZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 SDZ?
The MOT on LC02 SDZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 SDZ done?
LC02 SDZ was recorded at 260,296 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 10,825 miles a year.
Has LC02 SDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 SDZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LC02 SDZ 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 LC02 SDZ find?
LC02 SDZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner cv boot slight weep of grease; offside front washer jet weak spray.

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