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W424 LMR

2000 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,383 mi
Last recorded149,383 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 LMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2013 149,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 138,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 123,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s/r sill damaged repaired.

Pass 24 May 2008 161,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 152,198 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

slight blow on front exhaust flexible

slight play in rear lower arm bush offside

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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W424 LMR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W424 LMR, 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 W424 LMR registered?

W424 LMR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W424 LMR safe to buy?

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