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W228 LAN

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

205,557 mi
Last recorded205,557 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 LAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 205,557 miles

Both Rear jacking points have surface corrosion

Minor oil leaks

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack joint

Under trays fitted obscuring view of inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2025 200,335 miles

General surface corrosion on all underbody components

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 194,249 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

N/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight movement

Pass 15 Mar 2023 186,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 178,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 170,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 170,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 166,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,275 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,910 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 19 Feb 2018 149,556 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,008 miles

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

N/S/F side light is dim

N/S/R number plate light is dim

Fail 25 Feb 2016 138,005 miles

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

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

N/S/F side light is dim

N/S/R number plate light is dim

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 132,783 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,365 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front innerwing liner missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 120,012 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,838 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,146 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 107,146 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,617 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,922 miles

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,514 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 80,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,928 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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W228 LAN is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 W228 LAN, 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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W228 LAN is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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