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W108 LJM

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,581 mi
Last recorded177,581 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 LJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 177,581 miles

offside headlamp has slight condensation

rear brake pipe sections have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2015 173,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2015 173,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front inner wall split but no cords showing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 162,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 150,218 miles

slight play at n/s rear anti roll bar link rod

Pass 15 Jun 2012 140,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 130,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 129,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONG ADVISE REAR SECTION FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

n/s/f a/roll bar link worn

o/s/f fog cracked

rear tyres 2.5/3mm

rubbers split o/s/f a/roll bar link

Fail 29 Jul 2009 129,834 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONG ADVISE REAR SECTION FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

n/s/f a/roll bar link worn

o/s/f fog cracked

rear tyres 2.5/3mm

rubbers split o/s/f a/roll bar link

Pass 25 Jun 2008 124,843 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre bold on outter edge

Fail 2 Jul 2007 115,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

near side front tyre bold on outter edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 107,081 miles

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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W108 LJM is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W108 LJM, 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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W108 LJM is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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