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S7 LEM

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 LEM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,323 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,075 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,630 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,220 miles

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

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

o/s/r worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,459 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn on edges

Advise rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside front tyre worn on edges

Advise rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,433 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,433 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,728 miles

advise front brake disc ware

advise front brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,371 miles

wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,555 miles

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

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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S7 LEM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S7 LEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S7 LEM?

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What year was S7 LEM registered?

S7 LEM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is S7 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 LEM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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