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W668 LJR

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,543 mi
Last recorded221,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 LJR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 221,543 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside & nearside beam images on limit

offside steering rack end has slight play

plastic oversills fitted not al;lowing a full inspection

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 221,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside steering rack end has slight play

plastic oversills fitted not al;lowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2014 213,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 206,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 206,601 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 199,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 191,965 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 191,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 186,307 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 186,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 174,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 162,165 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 152,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 140,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 123,995 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 123,826 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W668 LJR is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W668 LJR, 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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W668 LJR is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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