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W527 LAE

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

312,352 mi
Last recorded312,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 LAE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 312,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe mountings rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear jacking up areas deteriorated

rear offside +nearside under floor corner sections corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 308,989 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 293,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 270,902 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 270,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 250,932 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some prescribed areas

rear offside + nearside jacking points corroded / holed

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2017 250,877 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some prescribed areas

rear offside + nearside jacking points corroded / holed

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 229,003 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some prescribed areas

rear nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

rear offside + nearside outer sills corroded by jacking points

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 208,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 187,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 187,785 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 178,304 miles

front nearside shock absorber slight leak

front offside tyre worn inner edge (close to legal limit)

rear brake discs faces scored /rusty

rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 168,634 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 168,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 159,587 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

O/S/F headlamp slightly condensated aim and image o.k. at time of test

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Rear metal brake pipes light corrosion, O/S front to rear metal brake pipe light corrosion

exhaust front flexi-joint very slight blow

Pass 16 Jul 2010 151,068 miles

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)

ns/os rear sub frame bushes very slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2010 151,059 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 141,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 133,757 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 133,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,491 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 121,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 29 Jun 2006 107,439 miles

front number plate damaged

rear number plate seperating

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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W527 LAE is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 W527 LAE, 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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W527 LAE is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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