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L5 KFK

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,308 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under sheild area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unable to see under sill trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 110,168 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,755 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,523 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,884 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,607 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 76,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,502 miles

offside door mirror discolured. both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2007 68,502 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and low on tread

drivers door mirror glass faded and discoloured

Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake getting lazy on o/side and n/side rear.

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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L5 KFK is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 KFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 KFK registered?

L5 KFK is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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