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V896 LAM

2000 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,156 mi
Last recorded156,156 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 LAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 156,156 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 156,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Aug 2011 144,287 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 144,287 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,919 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 130,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 120,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,113 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn down on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 102,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

o/s headlamp lens misted

rear number plate fading

Pass 11 Dec 2006 90,206 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 90,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

a.rear number plate slightly distorted

a.slight play in rack body

a.small chip and mark in screen

Pass 17 Dec 2005 77,373 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V896 LAM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V896 LAM, 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

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What year was V896 LAM registered?

V896 LAM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V896 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V896 LAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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