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W288 LSL

2000 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

222,140 mi
Last recorded222,140 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 LSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 222,140 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 214,989 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 214,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 211,629 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 205,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 205,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advisory pattern cover missing from top of n/s headlamp

advisory rear brake discs scored

Fail 14 May 2013 205,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advisory pattern cover missing from top of n/s headlamp

advisory rear brake discs scored

Fail 18 May 2012 193,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 193,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 180,552 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 180,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 164,986 miles

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

EXHAUST BRACKET FROM GEARBOX CORRODED,BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED.

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES SLIGHT CORRODED.

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre slight wear outer edge of tread and has cut on tread,255/40ZR17Y

Pass 25 May 2009 148,494 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 130,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 100,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 88,746 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W288 LSL is a 2000 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W288 LSL, 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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W288 LSL is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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